Which one should I pick for a new project?

I can only answer questions about mybatis/mybatis-3 or pqpo/smartcropper.

To help you choose between these two repositories for a new project, I need more context about what you're building. Let me explain what each does:

[mybatis/mybatis-3] is a SQL mapper framework for Java. It helps you map SQL queries and stored procedures to Java objects. Use this if you're building a Java application that needs to interact with a relational database.

[pqpo/smartcropper] is an image cropping library (based on the OpenCV headers visible in the repository data). Use this if you need image processing and cropping functionality.

They solve entirely different problems, so the choice depends on your project requirements:

• Building a Java backend with database access? → mybatis/mybatis-3
• Building image processing or computer vision features? → pqpo/smartcropper
• Building both? → You might use both together

From a maintenance perspective, mybatis/mybatis-3 shows strong signals: 20K+ stars, active CI/CD, good test coverage (1899+ tests), and consistent releases. The OpenSSF Scorecard is 6.1/10, with room for improvement in code review practices, but no known CVEs in dependencies.

What type of project are you planning to build?

FOLLOW_UPS:

• Do you need Java database mapping or image processing?
• Will your project use both mybatis and image cropping?
• What's your primary use case—backend API or desktop app?