JDK-8076267 : Remove n_gens()
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: hotspot
  • Sub-Component: gc
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2015-03-30
  • Updated: 2015-06-03
  • Resolved: 2015-04-02
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Description
n_gens() and max_gens in GenCollectedHeap was used to keep track of the number of generations currently in use, and the maximum number of generations. As we only support two generations this functionality is no longer needed and can be removed.