JDK-6277243 : (loc) Locale should define another constant for the root locale (Locale(""))
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.util:i18n
  • Affected Version: 6
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2005-05-27
  • Updated: 2017-05-16
  • Resolved: 2006-03-14
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JDK 6
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Description
The Locale class should define another constant for the root locale which is equivalent to Locale("", "", ""). It's going to be heavily used with the new ResourceBundle.Control API. It's also convenient for documentation if the "root locale" is actually defined in Locale.
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EVALUATION The constant should be Locale.ROOT. ###@###.### 2005-05-27 14:47:30 GMT
27-05-2005