JDK 9 Bug-Deferral Process
This process applies from Rampdown Phase One until the end of the release.
Requesting a deferral
If you own a bug that will not be fixed in the current phase of
JDK 9 development then you can request a deferral as follows:
Update the JBS issue to add a comment whose first line is "Deferral
Request". In that comment briefly describe the reason for the
deferral (e.g., insufficient time, complexity or risk of
fix, etc.). Add the label jdk9-defer-request to
the issue.
Deferrals will not be granted for TCK issues as identified by
the label tck-red-9. Deferrals are also unlikely for
bugs that prevent release testing.
Reviewing deferral requests
The Area Leads, relevant Group Leads, and the JDK 9 Project Lead will review pending deferral requests on a regular basis, at least weekly if not more often. One of them will take one of the following actions:
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Approve the request by adding the label
jdk9-defer-yes. -
Reject the request by adding the label
jdk9-defer-no, along with a comment describing the reason for this action. -
Request more information by adding the label
jdk9-defer-nmi("nmi" = "needs more information"), along with a comment describing what information is requested. -
In any case, do not remove the
jdk9-defer-requestlabel.
JBS query for pending requests: http://j.mp/jdk9-defer-pending
Responding to actions taken on your request
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If you're asked to provide more information for a deferral request then please do so in a new comment in the issue, and then remove the
jdk9-defer-nmilabel so that we see that it's ready for re-review. -
If your request is approved then no further action on your part is required.
