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Learn how to extend Qodana with a custom JetBrains plugin that adds a Kotlin code inspection to enforce project naming conventions across CI, Docker, and the IDE.

February is a strange little month. Short, quiet, and typically uneventful. There are fewer distractions and fewer launches, which makes it the ideal time to slow down and take a look at what is actually driving the tech world at the moment. This issue leans into that calm, with Trisha Gee joinin…

Starting from version 2026.1, IntelliJ-based IDEs will run natively on Wayland in supported desktop configurations. This follows Wayland's ascendance to the position of primary display server across contemporary Linux distributions. By making this change in our EAP releases first, we hope to be a…

Already coming to KotlinConf in Munich? Kick off the conference with a full day of hands-on workshops on May 20.

TL;DR: The Kotlin Foundation is launching a mentorship program that pairs experienced open-source maintainers with new Kotlin contributors to help them make their first meaningful contributions, with branded swag and a chance to win a trip to KotlinConf. I still remember my first contribut…

Step by sten guide on how to bring your custom Koog agent into IDE with native ACP × Koog integration

When people think about tooling for Android development, the conversation often gravitates towards platform-specific concerns: UI performance, layout validation, device compatibility, or resource management. Yet for many Android teams, the most persistent challenges don’t sit at the platform level –…

Check out the Q4 2025 highlights from JetBrains Marketplace – updates to the moderation process, the latest tooling improvements, and helpful learning resources for plugin developers.

We’ve just released another update for ReSharper, Rider and the .NET tools version 2025.3. You can update to this version from inside those tools, using the Toolbox app or our website.  Let’s take a look at the latest updates.  Rider 2025.3.2 Agent Client Protocol (ACP) agent regi…

As we approach the midpoint of the decade, game developers face an evolving landscape shaped by shifting job security, technology choices, platform strategies, and practical AI adoption. Our State of Game Development 2025 report reveals critical insights that provide a clearer picture of where the industry is heading.

Together with Zed, we've launched the official ACP Registry: a directory of AI coding agents, integrated directly into JetBrains IDEs.

This article was brought to you by Jakkie Koekemoer & Shweta, draft.dev. Traditional wisdom in the dev world is that once you opt for proprietary APIs or vendor-specific tooling, migrating to alternative platforms is costly or impractical to adopt in the future. That's why engineering team…