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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-8231436

Fix the applicability of a no-@Target annotation type

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    • Enhancement
    • Status: Open
    • P4
    • Resolution: Unresolved
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      javac in at least JDK 11 misinterprets the applicability of an annotation type T whose declaration has no @Target meta-annotation. For example, T should be applicable to module declarations, yet javac disallows @T in that context. (ecj allows it, correctly.)

      See JDK-8231435 for a simple clarifying spec change in this area.

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-8261088 Repeatable annotations without @Target cannot have containers that target module declarations

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

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-8261610 9.6.4.1: Refine no-@Target to mean "applicable in all declaration contexts"

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

          Enhancement - null JDK-8231435 9.6.4.1: Expand no-@Target to mean "applicable in all contexts"

          • P4 - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
          • Resolved
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          Review Review openjdk/jdk/2303

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              cushon Liam Miller-Cushon
              abuckley Alex Buckley
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