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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-4741726

allow Object += String

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      javac used to allow expressions of the form

      o += s

      where o is a variable of type Object and s is an expression of type String.
      We fixed that recently (4642850) and this caused a build failure (4741702).
      Perhaps this is common enough that we should relax the spec instead of
      fixing the compiler?

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-6686855 Section 15.26.2 iin JLS 3 incorrectly allows += to be applied to Object, String.

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-7058838 Changed behavior of compound assignment (+=)

          • P4 - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-4642850 javac allows Object += String

          • P5 - Cosmetic problem like misspelt words or misaligned text.
          • Closed

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              jjg Jonathan Gibbons
              gafter Neal Gafter
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