# Interface IdeaJavaLanguageSettings

public interface IdeaJavaLanguageSettings
Describes Java language settings for an IDEA module.

Since:
  2.11

- ## Method Summary

  Modifier and Type
  Method
  Description
  `InstalledJdk`
  `getJdk()`
  Returns the JDK used for building.
  `JavaVersion`
  `getLanguageLevel()`
  Returns the Java language level.
  `JavaVersion`
  `getTargetBytecodeVersion()`
  Returns the target bytecode level.

- ## Method Details

  - ### getLanguageLevel

    JavaVersion getLanguageLevel()
    Returns the Java language level.
    Returns:
      The language level, or `null` if this value should be inherited.

  - ### getTargetBytecodeVersion

    JavaVersion getTargetBytecodeVersion() throws UnsupportedMethodException
    Returns the target bytecode level.
    Returns:
      The target bytecode language level, or `null` if this value should be inherited.
    Throws:
      `UnsupportedMethodException` - For provider Gradle versions older than 2.11, where this method is not supported.

  - ### getJdk

    InstalledJdk getJdk() throws UnsupportedMethodException
    Returns the JDK used for building.
    Returns:
      The JDK, or `null` if this value should be inherited.
    Throws:
      `UnsupportedMethodException` - For provider Gradle versions older than 2.11, where this method is not supported.