[8u] RFA 8204142: AWT hang occurs when sequenced events arrive out of sequence in multiple AppContexts

[Langer, Christoph]

> > b) You introduced merge patches like [2]. I think it would look cleaner if
> such a thing could be avoided when pushing simple changesets. Ok, after all,
> this one is rather cosmetical, though...
> 
> I'm in two minds about this. If there's a delay between request and
> approval, it may be better to separate the original tested push and
> the merge with the current state, so the original testing isn't lost.
> Best to avoid it if possible though.

I agree, there might be situation where merges appeal reasonable.
Also, maybe when you push 2 dependent changsets.
But looking at the graph of jdk8u-dev/jdk, I guess the merges could have been avoided.

/Christoph

> > [2] http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u-dev/jdk/rev/aa5e4bedfa82