Re: [udig-devel] Java 1.5

[Jody Garnett <jgarnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Zwiers wrote:

> Hello all, 
>
> It appears that we should once again talk about the possibility of
> transitioning to Java 1.5. 
>
> Advantage:
>    - Clarity
>
> Disadvantages
>    - Mac Support is limited (but so is uDig's current Mac support)
>
>
> Currently much of Java1.5 is already used, but only as part of the
> javadoc comments.
>
> Any thoughts?
>  
Mac support for java 5 is expected in the spring.

Generics, Enums and VarArgs are the main advantages for clarity - these 
are strong advantages given that we are defining API.

+1 for me, although I am frustrated with mac development.

Chris/James did you have any thoughts on this? I know you are in touch 
with a few other open-source groups.

Jody