JDK-8029695 : Math.pow regression with power of 2 values
Type:Bug
Component:docs
Sub-Component:release_notes
Priority:P3
Status:Resolved
Resolution:Fixed
OS:generic
CPU:generic
Submitted:2013-12-06
Updated:2014-01-08
Resolved:2014-01-08
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With power of 2 values Math.pow has reduced performance. The developer can work around the issue with code similar to the one below:
if (y == 2) {
return y * y;
}
return Math.pow(x, y);
Comments
Added release note to Known Issues section and linked to 8029302