JDK-4876942 : javap invoked without args does not print help screen
Type:Enhancement
Component:tools
Sub-Component:javap
Affected Version:1.4.2,6
Priority:P5
Status:Closed
Resolution:Fixed
OS:generic
CPU:generic
Submitted:2003-06-11
Updated:2008-06-26
Resolved:2011-05-18
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Failing tests: javap/javap_help
All other tools - javac,javah,javadoc,jar - print help screen when user invokes them without any command line arguments.
Comments
WORK AROUND
java -help
08-09-2004
EVALUATION
Note that javap does advise you of the problem and suggests you use -help.
But consistency among the tools would be a good idea.
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