JDK-8019962 : const is not defined
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: jdk.nashorn
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Duplicate
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2013-07-05
  • Updated: 2014-09-02
  • Resolved: 2014-09-02
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Description
This is an extension that node supports: 
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Statements/const



Comments
I was afraid enabling the "const" support unconditionally would not be acceptable. Hopefully my patch https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/secure/attachment/19877/const-as-var-option.diff attached to JDK-8027933 will be more appropriate.
16-04-2014

We intend to implement const for 8u40. Swallowing is not an option for us, so your patch needs to be NB local. I'll help you out otherwise.
04-04-2014

Ability to swallow "const" during parsing is essential for jupiter.cz.oracle.com/wiki/view/Netbeans/NodeJSInTheCloud given the fact that the whole support consists of two-line diff, I'd like to get this in. Can anyone help me polish my patch so it is acceptable for production quality code?
04-04-2014