Is there a Netbeans plugin or issue tracker that provides connectivity to Fogbugz?

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Is there a Netbeans plugin or issue tracker that provides connectivity to Fogbugz?

I would like to be able to create FogBugz cases directly straight from the editor in NetBeans. Specifically, I would like to be able to look at a JUnit run in the IDE, examine the failures and create cases directly using the information that is right in front of me (rather than cutting and pasting into a web browser, etc).

I see that NetBeans 6.5.1 ships with Bugzilla available by default and JIRA connectivity in some sort of beta form. Is there an equivalent FogBugz issue tracker?

PS: I am aware of the new plugin architecture of FogBugz 7. However, I have a realistic appreciation of the time that I would be able to commit to creating my own plugin for either NetBeans and / or FogBugz and I suspect that I would be able to make just enough of a partial solution to make my life worse rather than better.

It appears you may need to write one yourself, as they have plugins for Eclipse and Visual Studio, but not Netbeans.

http://www.fogcreek.com/fogbugz/blog/post/Eclipse-Plugin-For-FogBugz.aspx

James Black 2009-09-09 19:29:13

@James Black, yes, I know that's an option. However, see the PS above: I have a very realistic appreciation for how much time I can scrape together in order to work on a meta-project....

Bob Cross 2009-09-09 19:54:48

If you start a version that has some minimum functionality, you can give it to the open-source community, and see if others are interested enough to finish it. Another option would be to see if some students at a university is looking for a senior design project, and see if that would be acceptable. Or, you could ask Foggy Creek if they can do it. :)

James Black 2009-09-10 02:38:08

@James Black, let's be clear, I'm openly hoping that a student looking for a challenge (or player of equivalent level) stumbles on this question and takes it as a dare. On the flip side, I suspect that Fogcreek would say something along the lines of "that does sound like a good idea. Best of luck!" ;-)

Bob Cross 2009-09-10 03:54:31

Switch your IDE to Eclipse. :)

James Black 2009-09-10 04:32:07

@James: seems like ideal solution :-)

Peter Štibraný 2009-09-10 07:41:06

@Both of you clowns, yes yes, ho ho. ;-) Seriously, though, we made the firm decision to support both IDEs that are most popular with people on the team (Eclipse and Netbeans). This was a huge team-builder, by the way. I don't like leaving a feature-bias out there if a solution already exists.

Bob Cross 2009-09-10 13:42:34

I am not aware of such plugin. You're right that it is not trivial effort to write full-featured connector, but getting basic one is not that hard ... especially if you're already familiar with NetBeans plugin architecture. If you decide to go for it, take a look at FogBugz API instead of new FogBugz plugins. FogBugz API is used to talk to remote FogBugz repositories.

Peter Štibraný 2009-09-09 20:01:47

@Peter Štibraný, I did take some time to look at the API and I have to say, curse you sir! (in fun, of course) My immediate thought was "Hey, I could handle this." Then my reality brain kicked in and reminded me that I have actual paid work to do.... ;-)

Bob Cross 2009-09-10 03:56:34

Except Eclipse sucks for Php compared to Netbeans.

faceyspacey.com 2009-12-05 01:13:53

I'll hire a netbeans plugin writer to code a solid fogbugz plugin. give me a shout. [email protected]

faceyspacey.com 2009-12-05 01:26:53

Your "answer" does not help the person who posted the question. Also, if you're looking to hire people, you should be on http://careers.stackoverflow.com/, not here.

ssakl 2009-12-08 18:01:20

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