Although the solution produces too many problems, I agree that named parameters are highly desirable for readability and the prevention of bugs. Have there been any proposals for Java 8 to included named parameters?

Edit:

* http://openjdk.java.net/jeps/118 proposes run-time storing of parameter names -- not what is desired, but in the same ballpark.

* http://web.archiveorange.com/archive/v/bobySzLnuDWgr47zqwU9 proposes named arguments for making clean code.