Java SE 8 Platform Umbrella JSR (337)

This is the primary web page for JSR 337, the Platform Umbrella JSR for Java SE 8.

The original JSR submission may be found on the official JCP page.

Expert Group

2012/7 Expert Group formation

2013/9 Early Draft Review

2013/12 Public Review

2014/1 Proposed Final Draft

2014/3 Final Release

There are three mailing lists:

java-se-8-spec-experts is the Expert Group (EG) list. Only EG members may subscribe and post to this list, but the archives are public.
java-se-8-spec-observers is for those who wish to monitor and, perhaps, discuss the EG's progress. Messages sent to the primary EG list are automatically forwarded to this list. Anyone may subscribe to this list, and any subscriber may post. EG members are under no obligation to follow the traffic on this list.
java-se-8-spec-comments is for sending comments, suggestions, and other feedback directly to the EG. Only EG members may subscribe to this list, but anyone may post, and the archives are public. The EG will read all messages sent to this list.

Comments on specific elements of draft specifications should be submitted into the issue tracker.