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Java 8 is not publicly released yet and hence the Eclipse Java 8 support cannot be shipped with an official build. | Java 8 is not publicly released yet and hence the Eclipse Java 8 support cannot be shipped with an official build. | ||
| − | Those who want to use it in 4.3.1 or 4. | + | Those who want to use it in '''4.3.1 or latest 4.3.2 maintenance build''' can do it using the install instructions below. |
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| − | In order to use the batch compiler only, you can follow the steps described at the link [http://help.eclipse.org/indigo/index.jsp?topic=%2Forg.eclipse.jdt.doc.user%2Ftasks%2Ftask-using_batch_compiler.htm Using the batch compiler], but use the org.eclipse.jdt.core_3.9.2. | + | In order to use the batch compiler only, you can follow the steps described at the link [http://help.eclipse.org/indigo/index.jsp?topic=%2Forg.eclipse.jdt.doc.user%2Ftasks%2Ftask-using_batch_compiler.htm Using the batch compiler], but use the org.eclipse.jdt.core_3.9.2.v*_BETA_JAVA8.jar from your updated install. |
'''Note:''' This is an implementation of an early-draft specification developed under the Java Community Process (JCP) and is made available for testing and evaluation purposes only. The code is not compatible with any specification of the JCP. | '''Note:''' This is an implementation of an early-draft specification developed under the Java Community Process (JCP) and is made available for testing and evaluation purposes only. The code is not compatible with any specification of the JCP. | ||
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Revision as of 08:12, 11 December 2013
Java 8 is not publicly released yet and hence the Eclipse Java 8 support cannot be shipped with an official build. Those who want to use it in 4.3.1 or latest 4.3.2 maintenance build can do it using the install instructions below.
- Help > Install New Software...
- enter the following URL into the 'Work with' field:
- http://dist.springsource.com/snapshot/TOOLS/java8/e43
- press 'Enter'
- select category 'Eclipse Java 8 Support (BETA)'
- for faster install, deselect 'Contact all updates sites during install to find required software'
- click 'Next'
- click 'Next'
- accept the license
- click 'Finish'
- accept the security warning about unsigned content
- restart Eclipse when asked
In order to use the batch compiler only, you can follow the steps described at the link Using the batch compiler, but use the org.eclipse.jdt.core_3.9.2.v*_BETA_JAVA8.jar from your updated install.
Note: This is an implementation of an early-draft specification developed under the Java Community Process (JCP) and is made available for testing and evaluation purposes only. The code is not compatible with any specification of the JCP.