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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-8167369

Re-evaluate impact of running with old javac -source/-target options

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    • Resolution: Won't Fix
    • P2
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      For ease of migration, we should consider having javac emit a warning rather than an error, when old/retired -source and -target options are specified.

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          Enhancement - null JDK-8011044 Remove support for 1.5 and earlier source and target options

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
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          JEP - Java Enhancement Proposal JDK-8046172 JEP 182: Policy for Retiring javac -source and -target Options

          • P4 - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
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              jjg Jonathan Gibbons
              jehung Jeannette Hung
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