jdk/make/tools/README.txt
author ohair
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:02:15 -0700 (2008-08-06)
changeset 916 867515b155b5
parent 2 90ce3da70b43
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6728161: Add SKIP_BOOT_CYCLE feature to create boot jdk and use it during build Summary: Needed BOOT_JAR_JFLAGS. Fixed PREVIOUS_RELEASE_IMAGE. Reviewed-by: tbell

The build tools are generally tools written in java that are used to build
the jdk or provide help in working with the jdk.

They are all built with the BOOTDIR javac and run with the BOOTDIR java.

They need only be built once.