Hi, currently the file we generate at build time as input to --generate-jli-classes is lost when linking custom images, which means user generate images may perform worse in certain ways, mostly generating more classes during startup.
Additionally, there's a strong assumption in --generate-jli-classes that the VM running jlink is going to generate compatible classes with the image being linked, which we can only really guarantee if the java.base in the linked image is of the same version as the java.base in the VM running jlink. This patch tightens these checks to ensure we have freedom to evolve and re-evaluate the implementation in future releases. JDK: http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~redestad/8175026/jdk.01/ Top: http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~redestad/8175026/top.01/ Bug: https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8175026 Thanks! /Claes
