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Install JDK >= release and set JAVA_HOME (or setup-java)\n3. Or configure Gradle/Maven toolchains to fetch/select it\nExpected: Command proceeds without the error.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"3a3aa5e3-8276-47e1-bed9-aefb544ec46b","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Run the build with a JDK >= target (actions/setup-java java-version, JAVA_HOME, Maven toolchains.xml / Gradle toolchains), or lower maven.compiler.release if the code doesn't need newer features.\n\nOption: Build with a new-enough JDK [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. java -version / mvn -v to see the JDK Maven uses\n2. Install JDK >= release and set JAVA_HOME (or setup-java)\n3. 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