JDK-6876000 : (fs spec) Path.createXXX should make it clear that it doesn't create parent directories
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.nio
  • Affected Version: 7
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Duplicate
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2009-08-26
  • Updated: 2010-12-10
  • Resolved: 2010-12-10
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Description
It was observed on the nio-discuss mailing list that Path's createFile, createDirectory, createSymbolicLink ... don't make it clear if they create missing parent directories. They don't of course, but this should be made clearer so that readers of the javadoc are in no doubt.

Comments
EVALUATION The updates, tracked by 7006126, will address this.
10-12-2010

EVALUATION Yes, we'll make this clearer.
21-10-2010