Run and debug Grails applicationsUltimate

In IntelliJ IDEA, you can launch Grails applications using the regular procedures, with the dedicated the Grails Application run/debug configuration:

• Run applications

• Debug code

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Note that IntelliJ IDEA enables you to debug .gsp files: you can set breakpoints at the lines of the views, examine variables, and evaluate expressions.

Besides that, you can execute Groovy scripts that exist in Grails applications. Observe results in the Run and Debug tool windows.