Is it possible to use Java 8 for Android development?

Question

Searching the web, it is not clear if Java 8 is supported for Android development or not.

Before I download/setup Java 8, can some one point me at any \"official\" d

Answer 1

A subset of Java 8 is supported now on Android Studio. Just make the Source and Target Compatibility adjustments from the window below:

File --> Project Structure

More information is given in the below link.

https://developer.android.com/studio/write/java8-support.html