RFR(xs): 8199394: Object.hashCode should not mention anything about memory addresses

[Andrew Dinn]

On 07/12/2018 10:31, Remi Forax wrote:
> Hi Stuart,
> what about adding "tries to" to the @implSpec section
> 
> As much as is reasonably practical, the {@code hashCode} method defined
> by class {@code Object} tries to return distinct integers for distinct objects.

An algorithm can try? I suspect not until we reach the singularity so
beloved of sci-fi hacks (I'm not holding my breath). So, in the
interests of precisely nailing the colour of this bike-shed and modulo
any unforeseen developments in Artificial Intelligence, I'd suggest this
psychologism-free alternative:

As far as is reasonably practical, the {@code hashCode} method defined
by class {@code Object} returns distinct integers for distinct objects.

regards,


Andrew Dinn
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