Summary
Add -source and -target and --release options to javac corresponding to JDK 18.
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 18 as a valid argument to the options in question.
Specification
Add support for javac -source 18 ..., and javac -target 18 ..., and javac --release 18 ....
The new value of -source/-target is also made the default.
As a consequence of adding support for the new argument to javac, support is also added to javadoc and the java --source option.
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JDK-8267632 Add source 18 and target 18 to javac
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