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[jsr341-experts] Removing T(class) syntax

From: Kin-man Chung <kinman.chung_at_oracle.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:36:11 -0800

Dear Experts,

I never like the syntax T(org.acme.Dummy) for referencing a class,
because it is ugly. Instead of keeping something that we don't really
want or need, I am removing it from EL 3.0.

The syntax was introduced for referencing static members, like
T(java.lang.Boolean).TRUE. However, if a package has been previously
imported, then the syntax Boolean.TRUE can be used. So we don't lose
any functionality by removing T() syntax.

Let me know if there are concerns.

Kin-man
EL 3.0 spec lead