JDK-8046670 : Make CMS metadata aware closures applicable for other collectors
Type:Enhancement
Component:hotspot
Sub-Component:gc
Affected Version:9
Priority:P2
Status:Resolved
Resolution:Fixed
Submitted:2014-06-12
Updated:2015-01-21
Resolved:2014-06-24
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Currently, CMS is the only collector that uses ExtendedOopClosures and oop_iterate to trace through metadata. Make these CMS closures available to be used by the other collectors.
This RFE is needed in preparation for G1 Class Unloading.