JDK-8359623 : Add exact float to Float16 conversion method
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Affected Version: 25
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Open
  • Resolution: Unresolved
  • Submitted: 2025-06-16
  • Updated: 2025-07-01
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Related Reports
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JDK-8341260 - Add Float16 to jdk.incubator.vector
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JDK-8361112 - Use exact float -> Float16 conversion method in Float16 tests
Description
To help guard against accidental loss of information, the Float16 type should include an exact float to Float16 conversion method, that is, a method that throws and exception if information is lost on the conversion.