RFR: JDK-8176084 Developer-friendly run-test facility

[Erik Helin]

Hi Magnus,

thank you so much for doing this patch! Having a convenient way to run 
tests from the Makefiles is something I have wanted for a very long time 
:) Unfortunately I don't have the required Makefile knowledge to review 
this, but if I can help out with testing the patch, just let me know.

Thanks,
Erik

On 03/02/2017 08:42 AM, Magnus Ihse Bursie wrote:
> A long-time issue has been a consistent way for developers to
> effortlessly run tests on local builds. This patch introduces a new,
> alternative "run-test" target, which allows for a smoother developer
> experience in running tests. It does not modify or remove any existing
> ways of running tests, which are still needed for automated test systems
> and old scripts.
>
> Bug: https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8176084
> WebRev:
> http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~ihse/JDK-8176084-introduce-run-test/webrev.01
>
> /Magnus
>