Which one should I pick for a new project?

That depends entirely on your project's goals. These are fundamentally different libraries serving different purposes:

sshahine/jfoenix is a JavaFX Material Design UI library. Pick this if you're building:

• Desktop applications with JavaFX that need Material Design components
• Custom UI controls (buttons, text fields, lists, etc.) styled per Google's Material Design specification
• Visual polish for Java desktop apps

yunaiv/yudao-cloud is a backend microservices framework (a Chinese enterprise cloud platform). Pick this if you're building:

• Enterprise server-side applications
• Microservices with code generation, database migrations, workflow engines
• APIs and backend infrastructure (not UI)

Critical consideration for sshahine/jfoenix: The RepoPilot verdict flags it as WAIT — Stale — last commit 3y ago. This means the project has not been actively maintained for 3 years. For a new project, you should evaluate whether:

• The library still works with current JavaFX versions
• Security or compatibility issues have emerged
• Active maintenance is critical for your timeline

For yunaiv/yudao-cloud: The repository data shows it includes database schemas, code generation configs, and workflow patches, suggesting active enterprise use, though I don't have staleness data for it.

Recommendation: If building a new desktop app, consider whether JFoenix's age matters for your use case. If building backend services, yudao-cloud could work but verify it fits your architecture needs.

FOLLOW_UPS:

• Is sshahine/jfoenix compatible with Java 21+?
• What microservices patterns does yunaiv/yudao-cloud enforce?
• Are there actively maintained Material Design JavaFX alternatives?