2017-09-06 12:39 GMT+02:00 mck <m...@apache.org>: > > > I don't get one thing first of all. Why not moving to *all* Java 8 > > without > > the hassle of compiling with a platform and retrofitting to another? > > What is the purpose of such a move? > > > > > So that compatibility of build tools is narrower than that of runtime. > > One example is what java and maven versions apache's jenkins > infrastructure supports imposes different constraints as to what are > user base does. > Also we can provide a standard secured build tool set over multiple > branches that offer different runtime compatibilities. > Like knowing I don't have to go find JDK1.7 to build and test before > committing (or like having different jenkins builds to ensure we can > build on both Java7 and Java8, etc etc) > > So you are telling me that the only reason to change JRE requirements are build tools? I am the last one to tell you to stop (I am emeritus after all and wanting to stay), but I suggest not to do such a move. If your reasons are better, like moving to new Java 7 or 8 features at least for new code, I'm all for it. But build tools, come on...
Antonio
