Thursday, February 14, 2013

How to Find the List of Bug Fixes between Java SE Releases

If you try to find the list of bug fixes between different Java SE releases, we will show you how in this article.

Bug Fixes


For example, if you want to see the list of bug fixes between Java SE 6u31 and 6u32.  You need to locate this page:
But, how do you find that page.  Here are the instructions:
  1. Go to OTN Download page.
  2. Search for "Java SE" (For example, you will find Java SE (includes JavaFX) | Early Access)
  3. Click Java SE link.  This will bring you to "Java SE Downloads" page
  4. Under "Java Platform, Standard Edition", there is 
    • Java SE 6 Update 39
  5. Click Release Notes under JRE column.  You should see
    • Update Release Notes page
  6. Click Changes in 1.6.0_32.  This should bring you to
    • Java™ SE 6 Update 32 page
  7. Look for
  8. Click Java SE 6u32 Bug Fixes link

What for?


The above instructions should bring you to the Bug Fixes page.  That can help you find:
  • If a specific bug fix has been included in 6u32
  • What to investigate if you see performance regression after upgrading from Java SE 6u31 to 6u32.

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