}

        Optional<CtClass> oldClass = member.oldClass
        Optional<CtClass> newClass = member.newClass
        if (!oldClass.isPresent() || !newClass.isPresent()) {
            // breaking change would be reported
            return null
        }

        return checkSuperClassChanges(member, oldClass.get(), newClass.get())
    }

    protected abstract boolean changed(JApiCompatibility member)