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Eclipse + Java 8 support?

How can I get Java 8 to work with Eclipse?

I have followed this guide but doesn't work. I've also seen the Eclipse Java 8 wiki page, but they don't explain what to do with the checked out git repositories.

Solution

  • For Kepler SR2 (4.3.2) a feature patch needs to be installed in order to get JAVA 8 support. Follow these steps:

    • Eclipse - Help (MENU) > Install New Software...

    • enter the following URL into the 'Work with' field:
      http://download.eclipse.org/eclipse/updates/4.3-P-builds/

    • press 'Enter'

    • select category 'Eclipse Java 8 Support (for Kepler SR2)'
    • click 'Next'
    • click 'Next'
    • accept the license
    • click 'Finish'

    • restart Eclipse when asked

    source: link

    @Elisabeth

    In order to have the desired JRE/ JDK on BuildPath, follow these steps.

    • Right click on Project from Package Explorer
    • Select BuildPath and then select Configure Builpath
    • Select Libraries Tab from the popped up Properties window
    • Select the current JRE System Library
    • Click Remove button
    • Click on Add Library button
    • Select JRE System Library
    • There you will be able to add your desired JRE/ JDK version using 3 different methods.

    If you don't find your desired version of JRE/ JDK there in those 3 options, then you will have to install that first. The following link helps you in detail with screen shots to do the same. Hope it helps.

    source: link