Hi Kai,
Recently, we created Jira about Java 9 target (ASM 6 update, Pax Web update,
...).
Clearly, we aim to support Java 9 for 4.2.x. I agree with you: I think an
important milestone like 4.2 is the right timing to fully support Java 9. I
would prefer to wait a couple of more weeks more than rushing without any at
least "first level" Java 9 support.
So, don't get us wrong: we are focusing on full Java 9 support asap (and so
4.2). We just hope to have core dependencies up to date.
Regards
JB
On 10/06/2017 06:14 PM, [email protected] wrote:
I'd say 4.3
That's no good news. The discussions in January talked about having full Java 9
support in 4.2 (which isn't yet scheduled either, so it already requires
patience from the users).
I am aware that Karaf depends on many updates from downstream projects, but you
should also take into account that Karaf is a dependency for others and thus
blocks Java 9 support there.
Speaking for myself, openHAB users start asking about Java 9 support and while
all code of openHAB itself seems to be ready, we cannot allow Java 9 for our
users due to Karaf.
With Java 9 GA, Java 8 has to be considered legacy - so I'd hope that Karaf
will embrace Java 9 soon. As there is no public timeline for the 4.2 release
yet, what speaks against getting this already ready for Java 9?
Looking forward to updates on that (and I am definitely willing to help on
testing)!
Cheers,
Kai
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