JDK-8037210 : Get rid of char-based descriptions 'J' of basic types
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.lang.invoke
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2014-03-12
  • Updated: 2016-05-27
  • Resolved: 2014-05-26
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8u40Fixed 9 b15Fixed
Description
Get rid of char-based descriptions 'J' of basic types. 
Use short dense indexes LambdaForm.J_TYPE.