Source code compatible with JDK 1.7

[DurdenP]

I should integrate your clc-java-sdk in a project written with JDK 1.7 ("1.7.0_80").
I saw that the code is compiled (and requires) the JDK 1.8 (you use the new features introduced by that version onward, such as the lambda expression).
I tried (unsuccessfully) to compile with gradle the source code, inserting on the build.gradle:

• sourceCompatibility = 1.8
• targetCompatibility = 1.7

How could i fix it?

[pslam]

Hi @DurdenP
Due to java backward compatibility you can use java 8 in your project instead of java 7
or is it critical for you ?

[DurdenP]

Hi @pslam
Yes, i'm forced to work with the Java 7

[andreaturli]

java7 compatibility would be much appreciated!

[idrabenia]

"@idrabenia do you have an idea on how much time to support this?"
Hi @jruckle , I think no less than 2 man-month. All our code wide use Java 8 Stream API, lambdas, CompleteableFutures.

We discussed this question on one of our first meetings with @nstetich and Andrey Yurkevich and I also was surprised that decision to use Java 8 was made.