state about Java 7 compliancy
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- Java
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Description
as reported in #7 Java 8 is a build & runtime requirement of the project.
Evaluate if:
- it will remain like that
- a java 7 version needs to be provided
- by downgrading code to Java 7
- by using retrolambda + no specific Java 8 APIs
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing issue #7 and the project's current Java 8 build and runtime requirement. Evaluate whether Java 8 should remain mandatory or whether Java 7 support is feasible through Java 7-compatible code or retrolambda without Java 8 APIs; done means documenting the decision and rationale.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- backend-api-design
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100