Advanced Code Hot Swapping in JDK 8?

Question

I am looking for better HotSwapping in the JavaVM. Being able to only apply method body changes is okay but quite limiting.

The options available is JRebel and a dis

Answer 1

JEPs coming in JDK 8 and JDK 9 are listed in this page. JEP-159 is not among them. From jep index you can see that JEP-159 is not yet targeted to any JDK release, not even jdk 10.

JEP-159 status is currently "Submitted". The process is described as follows:

A successful JEP passes through the following states:

• Draft — In circulation by the author for initial review and consensus-building
• Posted — Entered into the JEP Archive by the author for wider review
• Submitted — Declared by the author to be ready for evaluation
• Candidate — Accepted for inclusion in the Roadmap by the OpenJDK Lead
• Funded — Judged by a Group or Area Lead to be fully funded
• Completed — Finished and delivered

So it's not yet accepted for any roadmap.