JDK-8074410 : Startup time: Port shell.js to Java
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: jdk.nashorn
  • Affected Version: 8u60,9
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2015-03-04
  • Updated: 2015-09-29
  • Resolved: 2015-03-24
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Description
Commenting out shell.js gives the REPL startup a snappier feel. We should move this functionality to Java to save cycles on startup.

Comments
noreg-hard because the issue is about improving the feel of interactive mode.
23-03-2015