[hotfix][docs] Update build documentation to require Java 17 #26773
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| @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ This page covers how to build Flink {{< version >}} from sources. | |||
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| In order to build Flink you need the source code. Either [download the source of a release]({{< downloads >}}) or [clone the git repository]({{< github_repo >}}). | |||
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| In addition you need **Maven 3.8.6** and a **JDK** (Java Development Kit). Flink requires **Java 11** to build. | |||
| In addition you need **Maven 3.8.6** and a **JDK** (Java Development Kit). Flink requires **Java 17** to build. | |||
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We support the minimum of 11 but recommend 17. I suggest using words like this rather than requires 17.
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The commands listed on this page require Java 17. Previously, we supported Java 8 via a profile in the root pom but we stated here that it requires 11, so this statement is consistent.
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My first build failed using 11 following the instructions on this page. I think we should recommend 17 as the default and put a note here about how to support 11.
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The README correctly states that JDK 17 is the default for building Flink. However, the build instructions in the docs still state Java 11 is required. The default build commands will fail (without the correct profile being set) on Java 11. This PR updates the docs to state Java 17 is required.
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