On 24/09/2012 8:50 PM, Henri Gomez wrote:
Hi Henri,
I don't know of any "official" policy here. The projects adding new features
to JDK are gradually moving to the new build system in anticipation of it
becoming the default for JDK8 "real soon now". This is true for lambda, and
I think Jigsaw (even though no longer targeted to JDK8). Also the new SE
Profile work (JEP 161) is only being developed in the new build system (and
for limited platforms).
No policy or recommendation ?
I'm not sure what you are asking. Projects involving significant build
support are moving to, or already using, the new build as that is the
future.
You mention new build system will became be default for JDK8 "real
soon now", did there is any date or planning available ?
No firm date that I am aware of. The build-infra team have been working
on getting the new build as bit-for-bit compatible with the existing
build as feasible. I had hoped to see this work finalized by now, but it
is still a work in progress.
My targets are OSX, Linux and Windows in a near future, could I switch
today to new build systems for them ?
I think Linux is fine. I can't comment on the other platforms as I don't
build for them.
David
Thanks
