[iwr]

"For now, I'm not going to support this in the parser as it appears to be a fairly dusty corner of the language. Maybe at some later date."

And that is why this particular parser won't pass the Java TCKs.

[jere_jones]

I have never heard of "Java TCKs" but after a little research, I understand them better. Just out of curiosity, what would passing the Java TCKs do for me or my users?

[iwr]

Certification will lead to the recognition of your product as an enterprise-ready technology, allowing interoperability and intercompatibilitization with all Oracle Java products and libraries. In today's complex and increasingly specialized economy, a promise of compatibility is not sufficient. The Oracle Java Compatibility Process™ provide you with the credentials you need to succeed in acquiring market share.