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Knowledge base
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Get an overview of IntelliJ IDEA, learn how to navigate inside the IDE, and find out what code assistance features are bundled in the product.
Create a Java app
Follow these steps to make your first project a reality. Create, run, and package a simple Java application.
Master shortcuts
Learn the most common IntelliJ IDEA keyboard shortcuts, which allow you to stay more productive by keeping your hands on the keyboard.
Manage plugins
Extend the core functionality of your IDE with plugins. Learn how to install, remove, and even develop them.
Product highlights
Profile with ease
Start profiling Java and Kotlin applications right in the IDE with easy-to-use built-in tools.
Develop with Spring
Enjoy an out-of-the-box support for Spring framework – create, run, test, and analyze Spring applications right from the start.
Develop with Jakarta EE
Develop Java Enterprise applications in IntelliJ IDEA and leverage the Jakarta EE feature-centric tools, integrated in the IDE.
Manage HTTP requests
Create, edit, and execute HTTP requests for web services right from the inbuilt HTTP client.
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Useful shortcuts
Alt + EnterShow intention actions and quick-fixesAlt + InsertGenerate codeAlt + F7Find usagesDouble ShiftSearch Everywhere
F2Navigate to the next errorCtrl + Alt + LReformat codeCtrl + BGo to Declaration
Alt + EnterShow intention actions and quick-fixesF2Navigate to the next errorAlt + InsertGenerate codeCtrl + Alt + LReformat codeAlt + F7Find usagesCtrl + BGo to DeclarationDouble ShiftSearch Everywhere
Videos
Blogs
Java Annotated Monthly – March 2025
Welcome to this month’s Java Annotated Monthly! As always, we bring you the most interesting tutorials on Java, Kotlin, and other technologies, along with the latest news you don’t want to miss. We
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1 Beta Is Out!
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1 Beta is now available! This means we’re in the final stretch before the major release, and you can try out all the new features and improvements right now. You can download thi
New Livestream – Gatherers: The API Your Stream Was Missing
Join us for a new IntelliJ IDEA livestream with José Paumard, where we’ll explore the Stream Gatherer API in JDK 24 and how to use it effectively in your applications.
IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3.4 Is Out!
We’ve just released another update for v2024.3. You can update to this version from inside the IDE, using the Toolbox App, or by using snaps if you are a Ubuntu user. You can also downlo
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1 EAP 7: Maven 4 Support And Improved Support For Multi-Release JARs
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1 EAP 7 is here! You can download this version from our website, update directly from within the IDE, use the free Toolbox App, or install it via snap packages for Ubuntu. Do
Building a Better Developer Experience: A Collaboration Between Gradle, Google, and JetBrains
The original blog post was published here. Developers are at the heart of everything we do. You are the ones who create all of those new things to make the world better. To do that effectively, yo
Java 24: Build Games, Prototypes, Utilities, and More –With Less Boilerplate
At ten, I sat in my school’s computer lab, in awe of a line drawing on the screen – my own code had brought it to life. “Yay! I coded that! I can code anything!”, I thought. My teacher, surprised, ask
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1 EAP 6: Interactive Scratch Files in K2 Mode, Enhanced Dependency Resolution in Kotlin Script Files, and More
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1 EAP 6 is here! As we continue shaping the first major release of the year, you can get an early look at what’s coming by trying out the latest EAP build. You can download it fr
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