JDK-8024069 : replace_in_map() should operate on parent maps
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: hotspot
  • Sub-Component: compiler
  • Affected Version: hs25
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2013-08-30
  • Updated: 2017-09-05
  • Resolved: 2013-10-19
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8Fixed hs25Fixed hs25,openjdk7uFixed
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Description
Having replace_in_map() operate on parent maps increase the chance that a type check benefits in the rest of the method.
Comments
Regarding the lack of test case: This change affects the quality of generated code and not correctness. It's hard to observe with a test case because it's hard for a test case to verify generated code.
11-02-2014