[External] : Re: RFR: 8369836: Update HeaderBar API

[Michael Strauß]

Considering that the "left" and "right" terminology is deeply
entrenched in JavaFX, I see no advantage in trying to fight it.
However, I agree that we should clearly define what left and right
means in the context of RTL layouts, which is a bit different from the
usual dictionary definition of left and right.


On Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM Andy Goryachev
<andy.goryachev at oracle.com> wrote:
>
> I would rather clarify the incorrect labels in the existing components.  We obviously cannot change setLeft() - perhaps we should add explanation to the corresponding javadoc explaining RTL behavior.  I would like to avoid making the same mistake going forward.
>
> -andy