JDK-6829189 : Java programming with JSR 292 needs language support
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: tools
  • Sub-Component: javac
  • Affected Version: 7
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2009-04-11
  • Updated: 2017-05-16
  • Resolved: 2012-01-13
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JDK 7
7 b58Fixed
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Description
In order to use method handles and invokedynamic, some adjustments must be made to the Java language, to open up the right static typing loopholes corresponding to method handle polymorphism and invokedynamic.

Comments
EVALUATION Approved for JDK 7 M3 build 58.
04-05-2009

SUGGESTED FIX In http://hg.openjdk.java.net/mlvm/mlvm/langtools/file/tip see patches meth, quid, and dyncast.
11-04-2009