JDK-8271939 : Clean up primitive raw accessors in oopDesc
Type:Enhancement
Component:hotspot
Sub-Component:gc
Affected Version:18
Priority:P4
Status:Resolved
Resolution:Fixed
OS:generic
CPU:generic
Submitted:2021-08-05
Updated:2021-08-09
Resolved:2021-08-09
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We have some _raw accessors in oop.hpp and related code. Those are leftover from when Shenandoah required primitive barriers and are no longer needed. Their uses can be replaced with the regular accessors.