This post is a “promotional” message regarding support for the JPlus project. If such posts make you uncomfortable, please feel free to skip reading this.
I am currently working full-time on a project called JPlus(https://github.com/nieuwmijnleven/JPlus) which is a fully Java-compatible superset language offering modern safety and expressiveness. With JPlus, you can enhance your Java code’s safety and expressiveness without rewriting it, while fully leveraging existing Java libraries and tools.
Personally, I believe this project is a truly great idea and can bring significant benefits to the Java developer community.
Below is an article on how to provide null‑safety to Java code without rewriting the code, by using JPlus and the JPlus IntelliJ Plugin. Making your Java code null-safe without rewriting
Since the moment I came up with the idea, I have devoted all my time to developing JPlus. To be honest, I am about to reach a financial limit. To be even more candid, my financial situation was already dire when I started this project, but I believed that this project could be my lifeline. Because of that belief, I invested all my time and managed to release the MVP version of JPlus and the IntelliJ Plugin within a short period.
I am not asking for a large amount. Having already lost almost everything, completing a meaningful project like JPlus has become my ultimate goal. If 20 or more people could contribute just $1–2 per month each, I would be able to survive minimally while continuing development.
I used to think that nobody would find themselves in such a difficult personal situation in today’s world, but experiencing it firsthand has been an unexpected reality.
I want to continue working full-time on JPlus, but my funds will run out in just a few days, which is why I am writing this post.
If this message makes anyone feel uncomfortable, I sincerely apologize once again. That said, if you find this project interesting or believe it could help the Java community, even a small contribution would mean a great deal.
Just checking: have you also posted this on Reddit?
Lemmy is a much better platform from an ideological standpoint, but for your situation maybe increasing visibility is a bigger priority.
Thank you for your opinion.
I hope you’ll continue to follow and support the growth of JPlus!