While JSR
348 is working on making changes to the JCP process JSRs pass
through, for those working on or following JSRs understanding the
state transitions of the current process, JCP 2.7, is helpful.
As shown below, after an approval ballot to initiate the JSR, the
expert group convenes and produces a series of draft
specifications, currently an early draft, followed by a public
review draft, a proposed final draft, and the final
specification.If needed, an expert group can...