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>> We can look at other such libraries, OpenJDK also uses 10 for ArrayList: http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk/jdk/file/9211f6e20448/src/java.base/share/classes/java/util/ArrayList.java#l118


> Java based its core library off Smalltalk, Jakob..
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A condescending tone like that is uncalled for.
Please cease it.

-t

PS: I will fight against useless new:/new changes.