gcj executable size reduction?

Fri Apr 16 11:28:00 GMT 2004

> I've also used jikes in the past, to compile java.lang.Object and let it
> drag in all the dependencies automatically. It mostly works, as far as I
> recall. It's a rather quick way to figure out the 'resident size' of
> your class library.

Wouldn't that also include "private" dependancies (dependancies in
private methods,...)?
I think it wouldn't be that difficult to use reflection to determine
public+protected dependancies of an object. These "public"
dependancies can't be removed unless you are willing to sacrifice
compliance with standards. But I guess removing private dependancies
would help a lot.
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Boris Kolar