Gradle Java Version

[jckreg]

Java Version

Problem

Project requires that the code is compatible with Java 8. Currently the runners use java 8 but users use what ever is set locally

Goal

Gradle should use Java 8 if available to build, run and test the program

TODO

• Have gradle check for and use java 8 if available
• verify github runners are using 8
• Find out if the java version can be or should be updated to a later version

Triage Info for: Java Version

• Priority: Moderate?
• Impact: Moderate?
• Due Date: ?

[jckreg]

Lines are being added in PR #26 to the build file that ensure that the code is backwards compatible with java 8. No code to force the usage of a java 8 compiler will be added as this prohibits the usage of later JDKs running code that is 8 compliant. This would have also forced the users to specifically download java 8 manually in order to run the code.