javac, a new attribute is needed in class files to reflect references to inlined constants

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    • Type: Enhancement
    • Resolution: Won't Fix
    • Priority: P4
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    • Affects Version/s: 8
    • Component/s: tools
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      Javac in-lines constants defined in other classes during code generation. At present a reference to the class defining such a constant is inset in the constant pool. This is not clear nor useful for interested parties, automatic tools, CP analyzers, etc.

      A new undocumented attribute located under method_info can explicitly declare what are the referred fields in external classes.

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            Vicente Arturo Romero Zaldivar
            Reporter:
            Vicente Arturo Romero Zaldivar
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