Integrated: 8326836: Incorrect `@since` tags for ClassSignature methods

[Nizar Benalla]

On Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:10:37 GMT, Nizar Benalla <duke at openjdk.org> wrote:

> # Issue
> - [JDK-8326836](https://bugs.openjdk.org/browse/JDK-8326836): changes were made to the method signatures but this modification isn't reflected in the @ since tags. The @ since tags need to be updated.
> 
> I changed the `@since` tags to better accurately show when the methods were introduced. This is similar to #18032 and #18373 
> 
> For context, I am writing tests to check for accurate use of `@since` tags in documentation comments in source code.
> We're following these rules for now:
> 
> ### Rule 1: Introduction of New Elements
> 
> - If an element is new in JDK N, with no equivalent in JDK N-1, it must include `@since N`.
>   - Exception: Member elements (fields, methods, nested classes) may omit `@since` if their version matches the value specified for the enclosing class or interface.
> 
> ### Rule 2: Existing Elements in Subsequent JDK Versions
> 
> - If an element exists in JDK N, with an equivalent in JDK N-1, it should not include `@since N`.
> 
> ### Rule 3: Handling Missing `@since` Tags in methods if there is no `@since`
> 
> - When inspecting methods, prioritize the `@since` annotation of the supertype's overridden method.
> - If unavailable or if the enclosing class's `@since` is newer, use the enclosing element's `@since`.
> 
>   I.e. if A extends B, and we add a method to B in JDK N, and add an override of the method to A in JDK M (M > N), we will use N as the effective `@since` for the method.

This pull request has now been integrated.

Changeset: 3b8227ba
Author:    Nizar Benalla <nizar.benalla at oracle.com>
Committer: Adam Sotona <asotona at openjdk.org>
URL:       https://git.openjdk.org/jdk/commit/3b8227ba24c7bc05a8ea23801e3816e8fc80de4e
Stats:     2 lines in 1 file changed: 2 ins; 0 del; 0 mod

8326836: Incorrect `@since` tags for ClassSignature methods

Reviewed-by: asotona

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PR: https://git.openjdk.org/jdk/pull/18030