Value Types for Java

[Ben Hutchison]

I would really like to see support for value types (aka "structs") added 
to a JVM. My desire is for a more efficient way to store and process 
bulk quantities of small, simple objects.

Its an issue with a very low profile in the Java community, it seems. 
I'd be interested in hearing from others who want, or better yet, are 
working towards, this goal.

Ive written up a post outlining my case for value type support:
http://benhutchison.wordpress.com/2008/06/15/the-jvm-needs-value-types/

My motivation for here is the belief that the Da Vinci project remains 
the least unlikely pathway by which value type support will be 
implemented, given that reviews of the JVM & bytecode specs don't 
exactly happen all the time.

-Ben

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