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JDT/Eclipse Java 8 Support (BETA)
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.