The simplest tools are often the most useful, and debugging is a prime example of this. There are many advanced debugging techniques, and while they all have their use cases, println debugging is still the #1 choice, whether you’re doing it manually or with the help of coding agents. Inserting a println statement to inspect […]
July gave the tech world plenty to talk about, from fresh releases and useful tutorials to Kotlin updates, AI experiments, and new ideas across the wider ecosystem. We packed the best of it into one issue, so you can skip scrolling and get straight to the good stuff. To top it all off, Donald Raab […]
It’s no secret that agentic development is changing how developers build software. As agents take on more and more of the implementation work, developers spend less and less time manually editing code. For this manual work, they might only need a basic, narrow set of features that IDEs provide, like navigating to declarations, finding references, […]
Reverse Engineering in the context of database-driven application development means generating Java persistence artifacts such as entity classes and mapping files from an existing database schema. This is useful when the database already exists, especially in legacy systems or large projects where creating entity classes manually can be slow and error-prone. Until now, these features […]
IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2 is here! This version brings updates designed to streamline your workflows and help you confidently adopt the latest innovations across the Java ecosystem. You can download this latest release from our website or update to it directly from inside the IDE, via the free Toolbox App, or using snap packages for Ubuntu. Explore the What’s […]
Welcome to an overview of the most important fixes and usability improvements in IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2. This release brings more than 1,300 bug fixes and usability improvements, and it addresses 140 freezes and other performance issues identified through internal diagnostics and user reports. Below is a recap of the most impactful updates. Performance Responsiveness remains […]
Hello everyone, The new release of IntelliJ IDEA introduces a few new features for Scala developers that we’ve been working on for some time, as well as a number of fixes and improvements. We hope that they will make your Scala experience even better than before. Build tool support The logic behind sbt tasks in […]
Welcome back to another edition of Java Annotated Monthly! As always, we’ve rounded up the best reads from across the ecosystem so you don’t have to go hunting yourself. This month’s lineup spans the usual favorites: fresh finds from the Java and Kotlin worlds, a healthy dose of AI developments worth your attention, and a […]
IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.4 is out with some useful fixes. You can update to this version from inside the IDE, using the Toolbox App, or using snaps if you are a Ubuntu user. You can also download it from our website. The latest update brings the following improvements: For a comprehensive overview of the fixes, see the release notes. […]
Starting from IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2, JetBrains will sunset Kotlin Notebook as a product and will no longer maintain it. The plugin will remain available on an open-source model so the community can continue its development. Below, we explain why we’re making this change, how it affects current Kotlin Notebook users, what comes next, and how […]
Language Server Protocol (LSP) solves a real problem: before, each IDE or editor had to implement support for a specific language separately. A language server puts that work in one place and exposes it through a common protocol, providing completion, formatting, documentation, and related features. That common protocol is only a part of the IDE […]
Every developer has tools they rely on daily. The workflows they’ve built around them, the ways they’ve learned to move faster, debug smarter, and write better code – that kind of hands-on experience can be hard to put into words. We’re collaborating with LinkedIn to make it easier for you to showcase your expertise with […]
A fresh edition of Java Annotated Monthly has landed! The world of software development keeps moving at full speed, and this month’s selection helps you keep up without drowning in tabs. Inside, you’ll find hand-picked articles, podcasts, videos, and thought-provoking reads covering Java, Kotlin, AI, and the technologies shaping the next generation of development. Grab […]
We’ve just released IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.3. You can update to this version from inside the IDE, using the Toolbox App, or using snaps if you are a Ubuntu user. You can also download it from our website. The latest update brings the following improvements: For a comprehensive overview of the fixes, see the release notes. […]
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3.6 is now available with the latest Oracle critical patch update for Java 21. The update includes the corresponding JetBrains Runtime changes and fixes the issue [IDEA-389015], providing improved reliability and security. You can update to this version from inside the IDE, using the Toolbox App, or using snaps if you are a […]
Hibernate 7.4 introduced several improvements that simplify loading a page of data along with their associated child collection, historical data access, and audit logging. The article will focus on the following features: You can check out the sample code for this article in this GitHub repository. Limits and Fetch Joins One common requirement in data-driven […]
The Early Access Program (EAP) for IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2 is now ongoing. The first EAP builds are already available in the Toolbox App, on the website, and as a snap for Ubuntu. As always, EAP builds are free to use until the release ships, and the feedback you send genuinely helps shape the final version. […]
Making software accessible often comes down to removing small but repeated points of friction in everyday workflows. Today, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re sharing recent improvements in JetBrains IDEs across several areas: compatibility with assistive technologies on various platforms, keyboard navigation, and non-visual feedback. Some of these improvements are already available, and…
IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.2 has arrived with several valuable fixes. You can update to this version from inside the IDE, using the Toolbox App, or using snaps if you are a Ubuntu user. You can also download it from our website. Here are the most notable updates included in this version: To find out more details about the […]
We’ve just released IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3.5. This version includes performance improvements for Spring projects – specifically for users who haven’t yet updated to v2026.1: You can update to this version from inside the IDE, using the Toolbox App, or using snaps if you are a Ubuntu user. You can also download it from our website. […]
April flew by. The pace of tech development didn’t slow, and the flow of news and knowledge didn’t either. This month, Emily Bache joins us to share some sharp finds about AI agents and test-driven development. Java stays busy with fresh updates and practical tips, and Kotlin keeps pushing forward right next to it. The […]