I have update the webrev to remove MODULE as a Target for now as javax.annotations.processing uses the JDK 8 compiler during the build process.
http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~lancea/8175013/webrev.01 <http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~lancea/8175013/webrev.01> Given where we are in the JDK 9 timeline, I prefer to not to change the Retention value. We can have a discussion for JDK 10 regarding the merits of changing the value. Right now the intent is to have a replacement for the JSR 250 flavor of this annotation to provide for an easier transition. Best Lance > On Mar 16, 2017, at 4:01 PM, Alan Bateman <alan.bate...@oracle.com> wrote: > > On 16/03/2017 15:44, Ron Shapiro wrote: >> Are there any plans to make the new @Generated annotation have CLASS >> retention? We have a number of compile-time tools that would like to know >> when files are generated. No need at runtime, but it would be good to have >> this information stick around. >> > JSR-250 has had @Generated fro 10+ years and it would be useful to see if > they have had any similar feedback. > > -Alan <http://oracle.com/us/design/oracle-email-sig-198324.gif> <http://oracle.com/us/design/oracle-email-sig-198324.gif> <http://oracle.com/us/design/oracle-email-sig-198324.gif> <http://oracle.com/us/design/oracle-email-sig-198324.gif>Lance Andersen| Principal Member of Technical Staff | +1.781.442.2037 Oracle Java Engineering 1 Network Drive Burlington, MA 01803 lance.ander...@oracle.com <mailto:lance.ander...@oracle.com>
