jMonkeyEngine / jMonkeyEngine/jmonkeyengine

Unlock using newer Java language features for engine development (Java 17)

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Description

We should increase JME source compatibility level to Java 17 and unlock using new Java Language Features for engine development.

Note, Android would not be an issue!

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the engine's source compatibility configuration and reviewing how Java and Android compatibility are handled. Check the build and documentation entry points that define supported Java versions; done means Java 17 language features are enabled for engine development without breaking Android support.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
build-system, game-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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