a new job for : "static init factories"

We need a VM-level API point for running a constructor of an inline (by-value) type, which is distinct from the current way of running constructors. Currently, constructors are invoked by running invokespecial on a special internal method named , passing a blank fresh instance of the required clas

Valhalla EG meeting Weds 24th - short

Folks, The Oracle folks have an all-hands we need to attend, so we need to leave the meeting after 25 minutes. Apologies for the short notice. thanks, Karen