Clarify InetAddresses.forString() IPv4-mapped IPv6 behavior#8206
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Explicitly state in the Javadoc that IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses (e.g., "::ffff:192.168.0.1") are returned as Inet4Address instances. This aligns with the behavior of java.net.InetAddress but is a common source of confusion for users expecting Inet6Address. Fixes google#8158
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Explicitly state in the Javadoc that IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses (e.g., "::ffff:192.168.0.1") are returned as Inet4Address instances. This aligns with the behavior of java.net.InetAddress but is a common source of confusion for users expecting Inet6Address.
Fixes #8158