JDK-7025789 : Change javac source and target default to 8
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: tools
  • Sub-Component: javac
  • Affected Version: 8
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2011-03-09
  • Updated: 2017-05-16
  • Resolved: 2012-02-24
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JDK 8
8 b01Fixed
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Description
To enable use of new the language features, the latest supported source version should be made the default.  This increases the relevance of existing regression tests, which then run against the current language level, and eases writing tests of the new features.

Comments
EVALUATION Yes.
02-06-2011