Should NetBeans enable Headless mode by default for low‑traffic workloads?

NetBeans launches with its full graphical interface, consuming CPU and memory even when no user interaction occurs, which raises operational costs for low‑traffic workloads.

Enabling the documented Headless mode via the netbeans.conf property `-Dnetbeans.headless=true` can lower resource usage, but it disables UI components such as the visual debugger and GUI designer and may cause third‑party plugins to fail to load.

Is it appropriate to make Headless the default configuration for low‑traffic environments? Can required UI services be re‑enabled selectively without eroding cost savings? How should NetBeans handle plugin compatibility when Headless mode is enabled by default?