JDK-8030870 : ElementType.TYPE_USE should be a logical superset of ElementType.TYPE and ANNOTATION_TYPE
Type:Bug
Component:docs
Sub-Component:release_notes
Affected Version:8
Priority:P3
Status:Resolved
Resolution:Fixed
Submitted:2013-12-20
Updated:2014-01-09
Resolved:2014-01-09
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ElementType.TYPE_USE introduced in 8 should be considered a logical superset of ElementType.TYPE and ElementType.ANNOTATION_TYPE. Javac does not currently do this.
Comments
Added release note to Known Issues section and linked to 802017