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If you have experience with software development and would like to help NetBeans become the best IDE, simply subscribe to netcat@netbeans.incubator.apache.org mailing list, register yourself in the NetCAT 10.0 Participants Wiki page and also create your account in NetBeans Synergy test case management system. If you are interested in our previous discussions, browse through the web archive of the NetCAT mailing list.
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The main communication channels are JIRA and netcat@netbeans.incubator.apache.org mailing list, your input may also be requested via additional surveys or online IRC meetings during NetCAT program. At the end of the program, you will be asked to submit a Community Acceptance (CA) survey in which you can express your opinion as to whether or not the new main features are ready for release.
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