Mario Torre wrote:
In this case, since JavaFX is Free Software! you can actually suggest
the fix, prototype and propose the patch yourself, limiting the round
trip time substantially.
This also increases the chances to get a better fix in the end, since
more eyes are focusing on it.
Cheers,
Mario
...and then wait a year or longer until the fix is delivered with the
next major java release.
Sorry, this is not really a viable option. Besides we still use
webstart, so forking the jdk is not an option either.
Wouldn't it be better to allow developers to override methods at their
own risk.
So, instead of making methods final, add a special annotation like
@DoNotOverride to methods, which are not intended to be overridden by
the designer of the framework.
The compiler can emit warnings, if the developer decides to override the
method anyway.
This would clearly indicate to the developer, that his change is
dangerous and he can not count on support from oracle, if his
application breaks.
Yet, those that are willing to take the risks, can do something to keep
their business alive.
Stefan
