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We understand the ubiquity and prevalence of Java 8 in numerous environments and infrastructures. Thus, **PlantUML remains steadfastly compatible with Java 8**. Despite the version’s age and the availability of newer releases, we recognize that a substantial number of users and enterprises still depend on Java 8. Therefore, you can confidently run PlantUML in environments where Java 8 is installed, ensuring accessibility and functionality for a wide array of users.
### Unitary Tests & Advanced Java Versions
### Unitary Tests & Dependency Management
While PlantUML maintains its compatibility with Java 8, our development and testing environments leverage the capabilities of more recent Java versions. All unitary tests are conducted using a newer Java version, not only to utilize advanced features and optimizations but also to ensure the robustness of PlantUML in more updated systems.
PlantUML consistently retains compatibility with Java 8 in its main library, ensuring a broad usability spectrum. However, the perspective slightly shifts when it comes to our development and testing environments, especially concerning dependency management and Java version utilization.
In the unitary testing environment:
- **Additional Dependencies**: To streamline and simplify unitary tests, we are open to incorporating dependencies on other libraries, ensuring that our testing is thorough, simplified, and efficient.
This means:
- **For Users**: PlantUML can be compiled and used seamlessly with Java 8, providing a stable experience without necessitating an upgrade in your Java environment.
- **For Users**: PlantUML is crafted to compile and operate flawlessly with Java 8, offering a stable experience without the imperative of upgrading your Java environment.
- **For Contributors/Developers**: If you wish to run unitary tests, a more recent version of Java will be required. This ensures that tests run efficiently and utilize the latest features/optimizations, but it in no way impedes the usage of PlantUML with older Java versions.
- **For Contributors/Developers**: When engaging in unitary testing, be mindful that it involves additional dependencies for efficient testing processes. However, rest assured that the main library of PlantUML consciously avoids external dependencies to maintain its lightweight and easy-to-integrate nature, while still ensuring compatibility with Java 8.
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