Using NetBeans 8 but getting below compilation error for Lambda expression

Question

I am using NetBeans 8. When my code contains a Lambda expression and I try to compile, I get the following error message:

lambda expression not expected here

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Answer 1

In the project properties dialog, select Sources in the left panel and then on the bottom right look for "Source/Binary Format" Change that to JDK 8.