JDK-8202090 : evolve ThreadList to protect non-JavaThreads in addition to JavaThreads
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: hotspot
  • Sub-Component: runtime
  • Affected Version: 10,11
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Won't Fix
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2018-04-20
  • Updated: 2025-01-21
  • Resolved: 2025-01-21
Related Reports
Relates :  
JDK-8200374 - Add ThreadsSMRSupport::verify_hazard_pointer_scanned() to verify threads_do()
Relates :  
JDK-8329109 - Threads::print_on() tries to print CPU time for terminated GC threads
Description
During the discussions about the following fixes:

JDK-8200374 Add ThreadsSMRSupport::verify_hazard_pointer_scanned() to verify threads_do()
JDK-8201805 ThreadSampler::disenroll() can block safepoints

Robbin, Erik and David H had some ideas about how to
improve non-JavaThread life cycle. I've filed this
enhancement to capture those ideas.
Comments
Runtime Triage: This is not on our current list of priorities. We will consider this feature if we receive additional customer requirements.
21-01-2025