title: Can I "use" Java 8 with Android Development now?
body: <p>I currently have Java 7 JDK installed. It's been like that for awhile. However, recently, my professor is instructing the class to uninstall Java JDK 7 and install Java JDK 8 instead to be able to work on homework and such.</p>
  
  <p>I've been using Java JDK 7 to write and deploy Android apps without any problems so I'm wondering if it's safe to make the upgrade now the JDK 8? I'm assuming that I won't be needing any Java 8 specific methods or functions in my Android development. So if I stay away from that, will my Android development be at all affected?</p>
  
  <p>On a side note, I haven't been able to find any official documentation that states whether or not Java JDK 8 is safe or not or how to make it safe. Either way, I'm going to have to upgrade to Java 8 soon...</p>