> We have already had a similar discussion on JDK5-izing commons-collections.
Collections are quite special considering the introduction of generics to Java. But what about lang? > When it comes time, the existing classes/interface should be genericized, so that it has minimal impact on existing code if they want to use the new features when they switch to JDK5. So, when will this be? What do the folks here think of this? On a more general note, that is the consensus (or the varied opinions) in the commons group about the possible reaction to Java5, considering the significance of the changes to the language. Ashwin -----Original Message----- From: James Carman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] We have already had a similar discussion on JDK5-izing commons-collections. There's a project at sourceforge which has already done this, but I don't think we settled on a good way to move forward with that. The code really should be hosted here at ASF IMHO, but I don't believe we came to a consensus as to how we were going to migrate it in. We discussed having different projects, different branches, or putting the new "genericized" classes in different packages than their non-genericized counterparts. I really don't think we should introduce new packages for the new classes. When it comes time, the existing classes/interface should be genericized, so that it has minimal impact on existing code if they want to use the new features when they switch to JDK5. -----Original Message----- From: Stuart, Ashwin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Gary and others, I get it. So the core lang package has to be usable by anyone who does not have all the nice features the later versions offer. Makes sense. That said, how about having extensions, at least for J5 considering the drasticness of its change, in which there will be an API catering to shortcomings one may find after using J5? Or, even enhancements that can be thought of to add value to J5. These extensions will be bundled separately (additional jars) targeting only relevant users. I wonder if this has been discussed. I would like your opinion on this. Ashwin *********************************************************************************** Information contained in this email message is confidential and may be privileged, and is intended only for use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original message. *********************************************************************************** --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
