The following code is invalid: import java.security.MessageDigest; import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException; class a { private static final MessageDigest md5Digest; static { try { md5Digest = MessageDigest.getInstance("MD5"); } catch (NoSuchAlgorithmException _) { md5Digest = null; } }
} ------- But is accepted. -- Summary: gcj accepts invalid code with static final variables Product: gcc Version: 4.1.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Keywords: accepts-invalid Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: java AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: pinskia at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24835