JDK-8175965 : Release Note: Deprecate HostServices.getWebContext method with forRemoval=true
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: javafx
  • Sub-Component: application-lifecycle
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Delivered
  • Submitted: 2017-02-28
  • Updated: 2017-09-22
  • Resolved: 2017-02-28
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JDK 9
9Resolved
Description
The HostServices.getWebContext method is deprecated in JDK 9 and is marked as forRemoval=true indicating that it will be removed in a future version of the JDK. Applets are deprecated in JDK 9, and this method is only used when running an FX application as an Applet in a browser.