intellij idea setup

Configure IntelliJ IDEA

1. Open IntelliJ IDEA.
2. Close all open project windows.
3. The IntelliJ Welcome screen will be displayed. Add required SDKs. Click on Configure > Project Defaults > Project Structure. Select SDKs. Add Java Development Kit. Click + > JDK. Note: Press Cmd+Shift+. to show hidden files in the file chooser dialog.

1. Do we need to install JDK for IntelliJ?
2. Is IntelliJ idea free?
3. How do I set IntelliJ to default settings?
4. What is IntelliJ idea used for?
5. Which JDK should I use for IntelliJ?
6. What is the difference between JDK and SDK?
7. Should I use IntelliJ?
8. Is IntelliJ worth buying?
9. Is IntelliJ better than Eclipse?
10. Where are IntelliJ settings?
11. Where do I import IntelliJ settings?
12. What are IDE settings?

Do we need to install JDK for IntelliJ?

You must obtain and install the standalone JDK before you start developing in Java. IntelliJ IDEA doesn't come with the JDK, so if you don't have the necessary JDK version, download and install it. Note that some frameworks require their own SDKs in addition to the JDK, for example, Android or Grails.

Is IntelliJ idea free?

IntelliJ IDEA is available in the following editions: Community Edition is free and open-source, licensed under Apache 2.0. It provides all the basic features for JVM and Android development. IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate is commercial, distributed with a 30-day trial period.

How do I set IntelliJ to default settings?

Back up your settings and restore the defaults

1. From the main menu, select File | Manage IDE Settings | Restore Default Settings. Alternatively, press Shift twice and type Restore default settings . ...
2. Click Restore and Restart. The IDE will be restarted with the default configuration.

What is IntelliJ idea used for?

Deep insight into your code. IntelliJ IDEA analyzes your code, looking for connections between symbols across all project files and languages. Using this information it provides indepth coding assistance, quick navigation, clever error analysis, and, of course, refactorings.

Which JDK should I use for IntelliJ?

Java 8. Please be aware that Java 8 is required to run IntelliJ IDEA starting from version 2016 on all the supported platforms. It also applies to the lightweight IDEs based on IntelliJ platform released from the same branch (144+).

What is the difference between JDK and SDK?

JDK is the SDK for Java. SDK stands for 'Software Development Kit', a developers tools that enables one to write the code with more more ease, effectiveness and efficiency. ... The SDK for Java is called as JDK, the Java Development Kit. So by saying SDK for Java you are actually referring to the JDK.

Should I use IntelliJ?

IntelliJ IDEA is for Learners, Professionals, and Students

This is the free and open source version, and yes it can be used for commercial development. It has all the important features required for regular development including code completion, static analysis and auto/quick-fixes, refactorings, and more.

Is IntelliJ worth buying?

Definitely worth the money. I'd say my productivity has at least tripled since I moved to IDEA ultimate. Of course, I used the community edition for a month or so before I bought the ultimate edition. ... But, when you are working on an existing project, IntelliJ Idea works faster and smoother as compared to Eclipse.

Is IntelliJ better than Eclipse?

IntelliJ is much easier to use as compared to Eclipse. The learning curve is far faster in IntelliJ, which makes developing easier and more natural. Code completion, Dropdowns, quick view, project wizards, etc. are all possible in both Eclipse and IntelliJ, but the user experience in IntelliJ is much more satisfying.

Where are IntelliJ settings?

To configure project settings, select IntelliJ IDEA | Preferences for macOS ( Ctrl+Alt+S ) or File | Settings for Windows and Linux. icon apply only to the current project. Other settings are global and apply to all existing projects.

Where do I import IntelliJ settings?

Import settings from a ZIP archive

• Choose File | Manage IDE Settings | Import Settings from the main menu.
• Select the ZIP archive that contains your settings in the dialog that opens.
• Select the settings you want to apply in the Select Components to Import dialog that opens and click OK.

What are IDE settings?

IDE—This setting makes the SATA drive act like PATA (IDE) hard disk drives that were once common in Windows-based systems. When this setting is used, the SATA drive can't use advanced features, such as native command queuing and hot-plugging, and SATA 3Gbps and 6Gbps drives run at only 1.5Gbps.