Android language support updates
1 ) Java 8 Language Features Support in Android Studio
Android Studio 2.4 Preview 6 introduced support for Java 8 language features within the Android build system using the javac/dx compilation path.
This update allows developers to use lambdas, method references, and other Java 8 features by automatically desugaring Java 8 class files into Java 7 compatible ones.
The Gradle plugin supports these features without switching to the Jack compiler, offering faster build speeds.
Compatibility with tools relying on bytecode (such as Instant Run) and libraries written in Java 8 is now ensured.
The update includes important bug fixes based on developer feedback, enhancing the stability of Java 8 language feature support.
To use these features, developers need to update their projects’ target and source compatibility settings to Java 1 )8 and use Android Studio 2.4 Preview 6 or later.
Detailed guidance and documentation were provided in the preview release notes to help developers adopt these changes smoothly.
Summary:
The key update described is the official support and improved tooling for Java 8 language features in Android development, enabling modern Java syntax and APIs to be used efficiently and reliably in Android apps.
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