JDK-7006109 : Add test library to simplify the task of writing automated type-system tests
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: tools
  • Sub-Component: javac
  • Affected Version: 7
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: unknown
  • Submitted: 2010-12-10
  • Updated: 2011-03-08
  • Resolved: 2011-03-08
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JDK 7
7 b123Fixed
Related Reports
Relates :  
JDK-7007432 - Test generic types well-formedness
Relates :  
JDK-7005140 - Cast: write new regression test checking all combinations
Description
There are many sections in the JLS that would need a stress test; i.e. consider assignment conversion; how do we make sure that the compiler is implementing the JLS in full? A good way to do it would be to write a regression test that checks each possible pair of types available in javac, and verifies that the output is conforms w.r.t. the JLS.
Comments
EVALUATION http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7/build/langtools/rev/2199365892b1
25-12-2010
SUGGESTED FIX A webrev of this fix is available at the following URL: http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7/tl/langtools/rev/2199365892b1
13-12-2010
EVALUATION Seems a great idea. The test library should be easy enough to 'stimulate' others to write type-system related tests. The library should also come with some examples that illustrate how it can be used. This infrastructure can serve as a basis for 7005140.
10-12-2010