Frequently Asked Questions about the CSR

Q: Can edits be made in the new wiki:
A: Yes, edits can be made in the new wiki.

Q: What is the CSR?
A: The CSR is a review body for changes being made in JDK releases. The letters "CSR" stand for "compatibility and specification review"; therefore the CSR focuses on reviewing specifications (as opposed to implementations) with an emphasis on long-term compatibility impact. Besides compatibly review, review of a specification includes but is not limited to abiding by naming conventions, clear description of semantics, appropriate use of language features, and so on. The compatibility review is not strictly limited to specifications; some implementation-only changes with compatibility impact merit CSR review as well.

Q: How do I create a CSR ?
A: Do not directly create a CSR from the Create Menu. JIRA will let you do this right up until the moment you try to save it and find your typing was in vain.

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