JDK-8064789 : Nashorn should just warn on code store instantiation error
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: jdk.nashorn
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2014-11-13
  • Updated: 2015-06-04
  • Resolved: 2014-11-13
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Description
Persistent code caching is just a performance enhancement in Nashorn. It is not essential for Nashorn running correctly. 

Therefore, it seems that failure to instantiate a code store should just issue a warning, not cause Nashorn failing to run.