Summary
Add -source and -target and --release options to javac corresponding to JDK 17.
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 17 as a valid argument to the options in question.
Specification
Add support for javac -source 17 ..., and javac -target 17 ..., and javac --release 17 ....
The new value of -source/-target is also made the default.
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JDK-8257453 Add source 17 and target 17 to javac
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