JDK-8014836 : Have GenericDeclaration extend AnnotatedElement
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.lang:reflect
  • Affected Version: 5.0,8
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2013-05-18
  • Updated: 2017-05-17
  • Resolved: 2013-05-23
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8 b93Fixed
Related Reports
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JDK-8004133 - Provide javax.lang.model.* implementation backed by core reflection
Description
When programming against the core reflection APIs, at times it would be convenient for GenericDeclaration to extend AnnotatedElement.
Comments
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23-05-2013
Review thread: http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/core-libs-dev/2013-May/017186.html
22-05-2013