diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 831463a254..29a730055f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -78,6 +78,15 @@ In a project directory of your choosing, create the following subdirectory struc
         </dependency>
     </dependencies>
 
+    <build>
+        <plugins>
+            <plugin>
+                <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
+                <version>2.3.2</version>
+            </plugin>
+        </plugins>
+    </build>
+
     <repositories>
         <repository>
             <id>spring-snapshots</id>
diff --git a/complete/pom.xml b/complete/pom.xml
index 4f99c5e196..ede9dde20d 100644
--- a/complete/pom.xml
+++ b/complete/pom.xml
@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@
 
     <build>
         <plugins>
+            <plugin> 
+                <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId> 
+                <version>2.3.2</version> 
+            </plugin>
             <plugin>
                 <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
                 <artifactId>spring-boot-maven-plugin</artifactId>
diff --git a/initial/pom.xml b/initial/pom.xml
index f40259867c..7cf86d5b3a 100644
--- a/initial/pom.xml
+++ b/initial/pom.xml
@@ -24,6 +24,15 @@
         </dependency>
     </dependencies>
 
+    <build>
+        <plugins>
+            <plugin>
+                <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
+                <version>2.3.2</version>
+            </plugin>
+        </plugins>
+    </build>
+
     <repositories>
         <repository>
             <id>spring-snapshots</id>