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

Adding the following fixed the problem for me (Android studio 2.3.2):

build.gradle (Project)

buildscript {
repositories {
    ...
    jcenter()
}
dependencies {
    ...
    classpath 'me.tatarka:gradle-retrolambda:3.4.0' // DEPENDENCY
    ...
   }
}

build.gradle (Module: app)

apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
apply plugin: 'me.tatarka.retrolambda' //PLUGIN

android {
    ...
    compileOptions {
        sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
        targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
    } // SET JAVA VERSION
    ...
}