JDK-8238893 : Release Note: ExecutableElement.getReceiverType Changed to Return NOTYPE Rather Than null
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: javax.lang.model
  • Affected Version: 14
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Delivered
  • Submitted: 2020-02-11
  • Updated: 2020-04-27
  • Resolved: 2020-02-11
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JDK 14
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Description
The specification for `ExecutableElement.getReceiverType` requires it to return `NOTYPE` when a receiver type is not defined. The implementation has been changed to return `NOTYPE` in this case rather than null.