diff --git a/Java/build.gradle b/Java/build.gradle
index 616cec6a..04e4b02f 100644
--- a/Java/build.gradle
+++ b/Java/build.gradle
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ dependencies {
 
 group = 'com.gildedrose'
 version = '0.0.1-SNAPSHOT'
-sourceCompatibility = '1.8'
 
 test {
     useJUnitPlatform()