[JSR308] updates to the Java Language Specification and other things to do

[Eugene Kuleshov]

Michael Ernst wrote:
>> I heard some comments that JSR-308 isn't ready to be considered for 
>> inclusion into the Java 7 at its current state and that there are things 
>> that it won't be ready in time to be included into Java 7.
>>     
> JSR 308 doesn't have to be ready yet; there is still plenty of time.
>
> I don't think it's at all productive to repeat pessimistic innuendo without
> any details.  If someone has a concrete reason that it can't be ready, then
> please state that, so that we can address it.  Otherwise, let's concentrate
> on the technical details and continue to make forward progress.
>
> I agree that it's a good idea to collect todo items.  I also agree that we
> should focus on doing the right thing rather than rushing, but I don't yet
> see a reason that is incompatible with inclusion in Java 7.
>   
  Michael, sorry about confusion. I didn't meant to sound pessimistic.

  I've suggested to collect those tasks, so we'll know what needs to be 
done and get a better idea about the time frame and how to do those 
things in time for Java 7.

  regards,
  Eugene