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Add source 17 and target 17 to javac

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      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.

            darcy Joe Darcy
            darcy Joe Darcy
            Jan Lahoda
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