Re: [eclipse-pmc] Change API method #getType() for org.eclipse.jdt.core.

[Frederic Fusier <frederic_fusier@xxxxxxxxxx>]

GOALS/BENEFITS:
- The current API method IClassFile#getType() throws an exception although
its
implementation on org.eclipse.jdt.internal.core.ClassFile does not.
This is inconsistent and this needs to be fixed.
- We also want to clarify that this method is really a handle-only method
and
that clients can use it without populating the Java Model.

AFFECTED BUGS:
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=154667

RISKS:
No known risks at runtime (binary compatibility is preserved). However,
since
it breaks source compatibility, the change would be announced on the
jdt-core
list and added to the migration guide.

PERFORMANCE IMPACTS:
- no impact



Cordialement/Regards,

Frédéric