Error:java: invalid source release: 8 in Intellij. What does it mean?

Question

Im trying to compile some code in I\'m using Intellij Ultimate 13.1.4, but I get the following error and I have no idea what it means:

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Answer 1

I was recently facing the same problem. This Error was showing on my screen after running my project main file. Error:java: invalid source release: 11 Follow the steps to resolve this error

1. File->Project Structure -> Project
2. Click New button under Project SDK: Add the latest SDK and Click OK.

After running You will see error is resolved..