I like using IntelliJ as my primary IDE for JAVA Development
March 23, 2018
I like using IntelliJ as my primary IDE for JAVA Development
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with IntelliJ IDEA
In addition to the main work, I am a freelancer developer of Java. I write backend code for different clients and IntelliJ IDEA has helped me to do it faster and much easier. I also try to constantly learn something new and improve my programming skills, all this I also do in this IDE.
- My opinion is that it is the most convenient and powerful IDE of all. I think so since I worked for a while with many other IDEs.
- The program is available on many platforms, so for me, it's not a problem to start a project on your Mac, and then finish it at home on a Windows desktop.
- Clear and customizable user interface. I set it up as convenient for me, I saved the "look" and can easily apply it when I need it.
- The most important plus is the shortcut keys, sometimes I play the keyboard as a piano.
- Its automatic completion of code is just the best the developers could do. It seems to be reading my thoughts and can finish the code for me.
- Very fond of RAM. IntelliJ is like Chrome among the IDE.
- Too many functions and options make it difficult to use it effectively, it takes time to get used to it. I mean that it will be quite difficult for a beginner to start working with the program.
- For comfortable work, you need a powerful computer. On my MacBook Air is not very comfortable to work with.
- I use this IDE for personal purposes. It helps me to do my work faster and better.
- I have a community version. I think its paid version is too expensive.
I definitely prefer using IntelliJ IDEA over other IDEs, such as Eclipse or NetBeans. It's mostly personal preference but I really like a lot of convenient features, its appearance and the ability for fine customization. It has almost every feature of any other IDEs and even more. Its loading time is better than NetBeans or Eclipse. Also, it has good community support and excellent documentation.
Evaluating IntelliJ IDEA and Competitors
Yes - Yes, IntelliJ IDEA has replaced NetBeans and Eclipse. These are good programs, but nevertheless, it does not reach the level of IntelliJ IDEA. My opinion is that IntelliJ is the most convenient and powerful environment for everyone who has a third. It has an excellent interface, lots of features and a nice dark theme. In addition, the speed of compilation of some JAVA projects was faster.
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The main factor for me is a lot of functions and a very large community of users. The interface for beginners is difficult, but for me, this is not a problem, since I used this IDE while I was studying. I also used other products from JetBrains, and they were always of high quality and had rich functionality.
I think that I would not have changed anything. I've been using this software solution for quite some time and it fits me perfectly.