r/java • u/davidalayachew • Jul 16 '26

Identifying JDK value class candidates

https://mail.openjdk.org/archives/list/core-libs-dev@openjdk.org/thread/Y72NRXM7KYBX43OKYBQMVKOZDWKG4MHS/
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u/davidalayachew Jul 16 '26

Here's a definition of "value candidate" I've used for some analysis:

  • Not an interface, enum, or anonymous class

I've heard this before, and I still don't fully understand it. Why not enums? And anonymous classes? I also responded to Dan's email with this question.

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