Java 9 is not fully compatible with Java 8. So we will soon see first hand if doing more backward compat breakage, for good they told, will be accepted or not.

Java 9 is not fully compatible with Java 8. So we will soon see first hand if doing more backward compat breakage, for good they told, will be accepted or not. I predict there will be an internet outrage when Java 9 will be out.