RFR: 8374515: javafx.scene.PropertyHelper causes uncessary silent NullPointerException

[Kevin Rushforth]

On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 16:47:14 GMT, Christopher Schnick <duke at openjdk.org> wrote:

>> @crschnick We _never_ reuse a JBS bug ID that is Resolved as Fixed. This PR will need  a new bug. Please remove the bug ID (8374515) from the title of this PR and later replace it with the new bug ID.
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> @kevinrushforth That bug is already a new one. I don't have control over how newly opened bugs are handled in terms of state.
> 
> I recently submitted a little bit more clearer instructions on how to reproduce, but I think the original instructions were clear enough as the method only has one catch block.

@crschnick When ready, integrate this PR by entering `/integrate` in a PR comment (by itself). Andy or I will sponsor it for you.

> @crschnick When ready, integrate this PR by entering `/integrate` in a PR comment (by itself). Andy or I will sponsor it for you.

~~In about 4 hours, that is (it hasn't quite been 24 hours).~~

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PR Comment: https://git.openjdk.org/jfx/pull/2023#issuecomment-3714733622
PR Comment: https://git.openjdk.org/jfx/pull/2023#issuecomment-3714736081