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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-8226540

Tighten spec around class loading/resolving/linking

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    • Bug
    • Resolution: Not an Issue
    • P4
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    • core-libs
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      We've come across some ambiguity and inconsistencies with respect to the following methods where it regards class linking/resolution:

      Class.forName()
      ClassLoader.loadClass()
      ClassLoader.resolveClass()
      JNI FindClass()

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-8212117 Class.forName may return a reference to a loaded but not linked Class

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Resolved

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-8230685 JNI FindClass should specify that the class is initialized

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

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              bchristi Brent Christian
              bchristi Brent Christian
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