JDK-8180210 : (prefs) deprecate the java.prefs module
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.util
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Open
  • Resolution: Unresolved
  • Submitted: 2017-05-11
  • Updated: 2018-09-11
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Description
The java.prefs module contains the java.util.prefs package. This facility is mostly disused. It should probably be deprecated.