[jdk11u] RFR: 8210205: build fails on AIX in hotspot cpp tests (for example getstacktr001.cpp)

[Tyler Steele]

On Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:28:19 GMT, Michael Felt <duke at openjdk.java.net> wrote:

> Hi Tyler,
> 
> please, in the future, follow the backport process. It simplifies our work and is actually the fastest way to get things rolling because it streamlines information for us. In particular, it is important to know:
> 
>     * whether a patch is a clean backport or whether changes had to be made.
> 
>     * whether and what you tested. This is typically left at the discretion of the authors, but any test gaps would have to be picked by the maintainers. In your case, it would have been interesting to know which AIX versions you tested the build on.
> 
> 
> The formalized "Fix Request" comment in JBS allows us to see all that information at a glance.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Thomas

Hi @tstuefe,

I agree with your comment about using the correct process. I recognize that it is helpful, and the best way to get things happening quickly. Thanks for accommodating this atypical request. (Side note: testing was done on AIX 7.1)

A big thanks to everyone for helping this move along quickly.

Happy Holidays all ��

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PR: https://git.openjdk.java.net/jdk11u/pull/24