Never use deprecated fields, methods, or classes in new code. Java also provides a an @deprecated annotation to indicate the deprecation of specific fields, methods, and classes. For example, many methods of java.util.Date, such as Date.getYear(), have been explicitly deprecated. Rule THI05-J. Do not use Thread.stop() to terminate threads describes issues that can result from using the deprecated Thread.stop() method.
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You Programmers should use the list of deprecated functions specific to the language version you they are using, although it may also be possible to avoid the use of APIs that are deprecated in later versions as well if suitable alternatives are available.
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The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Profiler Interface (JVMPI) and JVM Debug Interface (JVMDI) are also deprecated and have been replaced by the JVM Tool Interface (JVMTI) . See (see rule ENV05-J. Do not deploy an application that can be remotely monitored for more information).
Risk Assessment
Using deprecated or obsolete classes or methods in program code can lead to erroneous behavior.
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MET02-J | Low | Unlikely | Medium | P2 | L3 |
Automated Detection
Detecting uses of deprecated methods is straightforward. Obsolete methods have no automatic means of detection.
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Deprecated language features Language Features [MEM] | |
CWE-589. , Call to nonNon-ubiquitous API |
Android Implementation Details
The Android SDK also has deprecated or and obsolete APIs. Also, there may exist incompatible APIs depending on the SDK version. ThereforeConsequently, it is recommended that developers refer to the "Android API Difference reportDifferences Report" and consider replacing the deprecated APIs.
Bibliography
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[SDN 2008] | Bug database, Bug ID 4264153 |
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