


It is often simply referred to as “IDEA” and is a premier IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for Java, Groovy and other programming languages such as Scala or Clojure. IDEA also known as IntelliJ IDEA is a Java IDE by JetBrains, and is available for download in two forms, one which is a community edition and is based on an Apache 2 License and commercial edition.

Last time I took a look at the Eclipse IDE, in the continuation of a series of articles about integrated development environments (IDE) and what we love and hate about them, this time in the third article in the series we take a look at IntelliJ IDEA. What we love and hate about Java IDEs – IntelliJ IDEA He also likes retro technology, classic cars and in his spare time enjoys travelling. Alex Marshall Alex Marshall is a marketeer, web developer and designer.
