IntelliJ IDEA Pros and Cons

As java developer and architect I like the following features in intellij

1. Code assistance - Intellij having strong code autocomplete feature, syntax highlighting, warning highlighting, intelligent suggestions, etc boost the productivity. It also recommend the best practices which also give advantage in the big projects.

2. Tools - Intellij having all the required tools are in built so the developer need not to use multiple tools. For example, version control, DB tools, docker, plantUML, etc

3. Debugging and Testing - Intellij Debugging and testing tools are robust and offers live debugging and live inspection of code. Even we can supply new test value while doing debugging as well without restarting the application. It also provide integration with almost all the testing frameworks like Junit, TestNG, Karate, Selenium, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Heavy resource required - Inteillj required high RAM to run. So performance on lower end machine is very poor. Also, can not run other software with Intellij.

2. Learing Curve - Learning curve of Intellij is steep and might take sometime to learn the shoutcuts and functionality

3. Cost - I generally uses the community edition, but once i want to right some code in php and tried Intellij for that. But intellij for PHP is paid version and for a small team size of 2 it is too costly to but its license. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There's a lot to like about IntelliJ (I'm using the 2024 Ultimate version at the moment). It's very powerful and flexible in the frameworks and programming languages it supports. I can see (over the last few years) the efforts to simplify the UI - or, I should better say, declutter and structurization of the UI. I can focus nicely on the individual files while having access to all the build, debug, and deploy tools. An IDE is a complex product by definition - especially if you are a developer. I'm working with classic backend tech stacks such as Java, Spring, and Maven and modern front-ends such as React. So, the IDE should support these various cases and provide a consistent experience - in my opinion, IntelliJ does that. With all the plugins and extensions, I also feel confident that I will find support for any other projects in the future. I don't feel that I would need to switch to another IDE for an "out-of-the-ordinary" use case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My biggest issue with the IDE is the indexing of files. Whenever you start the IDE or want to make a small change, IntelliJ is indexing and, therefore, freezing everything until it's done (or you canceled the indexing). Of course, the result of the indexing is better development support, but it always seems to happen in the worst moments. This might be a subjective view because you always remember the times when it was annoying and never the times. It just worked smoothly in the background, but the indexing process is just an immense resource drag. I wish it wouldn't completely block the IDE while it's doing this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- Ease of use

- Clear and concise project level icons

- ease of integration with docker and kubernetes

- It is my default IDE and I use it for Javascript development as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish Jetbrains didnt have Goland/Webstorm/IntelliJ as separate software to install. I know in this way the IDE becomes just like Eclipse, but there should be a better way Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best thing that I like about IntelliJ IDEA is its ability to organize all the projects that we create over it. Be it a Java or a python project, it always organizes all the directories systematically making it easier for the programmer to code and debug. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The thing that I dislike about IntelliJ IDEA is that it hangs sometimes in the middle of the work, if we are dealing with a bigger scale projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It offers intelligent code assistance, seamless integrations, and robust debugging tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For now i do not see improvement or suggestion. it is an amazing tool speacialy for Java Developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like it's Intelligent Code Navigation, Smart Code Assistance, Performance and Refactoring and Code Quality Tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't have any bad experience with IntelliJ IDEA, I like all it's features. It is awesome IDEA I have ever used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Intellij IDEA is good tool and should be used by every developer.IntelliJ IDEA excels in its intelligent code assistance, offering smart suggestions, refactoring tools, and error detection that significantly boost productivity. Its seamless integration with various languages, frameworks, and tools, along with its intuitive UI and debugging capabilities, make it an ideal IDE for developers across platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The User INterface can be improved more . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very Helpeful and easy to use even for begginers, also best thing is that Intellij IDEA is free for students . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

my experience with intellij idea was perfect , i can't mention any downsides . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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All intelli tools have great user experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like its professional edition which is quite costly need to be cheaper or free for loyal customers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a few things I like about IntelliJ IDEA -

1. Auto code completion

2. Support to different frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, etc.

3. In-built debugger tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a few things I dislike about IntelliJ IDEA -

1. Limited features for the community edition

2. Performance issues on big projects (take a lot of time while loading) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.