JDK-8203444 : String::formatted (Preview)
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.lang
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2018-05-18
  • Updated: 2019-06-14
  • Resolved: 2019-06-06
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Description
The String::format methods always requires a string. It is expected that future enhancements of the format method will be simplified by using an instance form. Specifically., instance format better suits functional programming.
Comments
Review thread: http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/core-libs-dev/2019-May/060306.html
24-05-2019

Now part of the Text Blocks discussion.
13-05-2019

Dan, Please drive the discussion of giving priority of instance methods over static methods. Reassign to me when the decision is made.
05-02-2019