JDK-8169390 : Investigate build savings using a common class output
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: javafx
  • Sub-Component: build
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Won't Fix
  • Submitted: 2016-11-08
  • Updated: 2018-09-06
  • Resolved: 2017-05-17
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Description
In theory, we may save build time by using a common output for built classes between modules, allowing javac to be able to reuse instead of reparse previously buit modules. Simple trials seem to indicate that this is the case, but we need time to investigate the other ramifications.
Comments
Not worth the effort
17-05-2017

Attaching 'buildworking' patch that was used in the initial investigation.
08-11-2016