diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 46bdf94c..a37ae1c0 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ plugins {
 
 mainClassName = 'seedu.address.Main'
 
-sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
-targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
+sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
+targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
 
 repositories {
     mavenCentral()
diff --git a/docs/SettingUp.md b/docs/SettingUp.md
index 275445bd..7df60a01 100644
--- a/docs/SettingUp.md
+++ b/docs/SettingUp.md
@@ -19,9 +19,13 @@ Follow the steps in the following guide precisely. Things will not work out if y
 First, **fork** this repo, and **clone** the fork into your computer.
 
 If you plan to use Intellij IDEA (highly recommended):
-1. **Configure the JDK**: Follow the guide [_[se-edu/guides] IDEA: Configuring the JDK_](https://se-education.org/guides/tutorials/intellijJdk.html) to to ensure Intellij is configured to use **JDK 11**.
-1. **Import the project as a Gradle project**: Follow the guide [_[se-edu/guides] IDEA: Importing a Gradle project_](https://se-education.org/guides/tutorials/intellijImportGradleProject.html) to import the project into IDEA.<br>
-  :exclamation: Note: Importing a Gradle project is slightly different from importing a normal Java project.
+1. **Configure the JDK**: Follow the guide [_[se-edu/guides] IDEA: Configuring the
+   JDK_](https://se-education.org/guides/tutorials/intellijJdk.html) to to ensure Intellij is configured to use **JDK
+   17**.
+1. **Import the project as a Gradle project**: Follow the guide [_[se-edu/guides] IDEA: Importing a Gradle
+   project_](https://se-education.org/guides/tutorials/intellijImportGradleProject.html) to import the project into
+   IDEA.<br>
+   :exclamation: Note: Importing a Gradle project is slightly different from importing a normal Java project.
 1. **Verify the setup**:
    1. Run the `seedu.address.Main` and try a few commands.
    1. [Run the tests](Testing.md) to ensure they all pass.