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
Yes, you can use Java 8 Language features in Android Studio but the version must be 3.0 or higher. Read this article for how to use java 8 features in the android studio.
https://bijay-budhathoki.blogspot.com/2020/01/use-java-8-language-features-in-android-studio.html