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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-8214550

Add source 13 and target 13 to javac

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    • behavioral
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    • It is compatible to add new options to -source/-target. Making the latest -source/-target the default has been the policy for several JDK releases.
    • add/remove/modify command line option
    • JDK

      Summary

      Add -source and -target options to javac corresponding to JDK 13.

      Problem

      Part of starting development on a new JDK is adding .new -source and -target options to javac. These options are used in the compilation of the JDK sources.

      Solution

      Add support for javac -source 13 ... and javac -target 13 ....

      The new value of -source/-target is also made the default.

      Note: following the precedent set in JDK 11, "1.13" is not treated as an alias for "13".

      Specification

      No update is needed in javac --help; the conceptual man page should reflect the increased range of -source/-target values.

            darcy Joe Darcy
            darcy Joe Darcy
            Jonathan Gibbons
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