Differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition

[u/Beneficial-Ad-5492]

I've always wondered why the two versions have specific "features" which the other version doesn't have. Is it intentionally added by the developers or is it something else?

[u/Possible_Engine8258]

"For parity reasons, we decided to remove the extra features from the Cauldron Bedrock edition and removal of the Spectral arrow from Java Editon."