explanation of the relation between NetBeans created Scala project and SBT plugin

[cminter]

I've used the Scala projects created from NetBeans for a couple years without too many problems (thanks!). It would be helpful to get a big picture explanation of the relation between NetBeans created Scala project and SBT plugin now. Plus where nbscala is headed.

Could these be explained in the FAQ for folks like me that are new to SBT...

• Are Scala NetBeans projects and SBT projects completely separate?
• Do I create an SBT project using SBT directory conventions or do I use NetBeans directory conventions? (BTW, no matter what I do I don't see any "Source Packages" when opened in NetBeans)
• Is it a goal of the project to be able to create a SBT based project from within NetBeans? Just fill us in on what the dream is :-)

[dcaoyuan]

• Scala NetBeans projects and SBT projects are completely separate
• It's recommended to create sbt project, which can easily support incremental compilation. Or, maven project. When create sbt project, you'd better to create a folder named 'project', put *.sbt and Build.scala etc there, so NetBeans know it's sbt project.
• Creating a SBT based project from within NetBeans will be supported.

[cminter]

Thanks!