The JetBrains Blog

We are happy to announce that Kotlin, a modern programming language for Java and JavaScript platforms developed by JetBrains since 2010, has just gone Open Source! In addition to Kotlin Web Demo, a web-based environment for editing, running and sharing Kotlin programs, we’ve opened access to snapsho…

If you are planning to be at one of the most important European events - Devoxx - in November 2010 (15th through 19th), you might be interested in visiting our hands-on lab where we will be presenting Language-Oriented Programming in Action. Those of you who are eager to try MPS for yourself and ex…

IntelliJ IDEA 9 is finally out, bringing you lots of goodies across the board! If you haven't followed the EAP (Early Access Program) or missed the Beta release, here is a quick summary of the key new features and improvements in this release: Two editions: Community Edition, free and open-source…

We’ve just released ReSharper 4.5.1 Maintenance build, which you can download here, or read up on the Release notes first. This maintenance release is a free upgrade to the licensed users of any 4.x version of ReSharper. To check your upgrade eligibility, please contact sales.at.jetbrains.com. You m…

The JetBrains team had a wonderful time at Devoxx 2008 in Antwerp, Belgium - from the many interesting presentations, to the huge number of attendees, to the fantastic entertainment - everything was just perfect! Special thanks to Stephan Janssen and the other Devoxx organizers for, once again, putt…

Yes, yes, yes! :-) You've asked - we've got the answer. Starting from September 1st, 2008 (inclusive), all puchases of IntelliJ IDEA 7.0 (no matter whether they are upgrades or new licenses) qualify for FREE UPGRADE to version 8.0 that is already getting to the final lap. Don't miss the chance you…

You might have already heard about the brand new JetBrains Development Academy. Launched in April 2008, the Academy fosters a community of experts and evangelists to champion best development practices and promote software innovation worldwide. The JetBrains Development Academy serves as a connect…

Yesterday the results of JetBrains' annual contest for the best plug-in to IntelliJ IDEA were announced. 7 plug-ins were selected by the jury composed of IntelliJ IDEA development team members. Their respective authors will take away great cash and software prizes. The names of the winners are liste…

The Greatful Dead said it best: What a long, strange trip it's been. Our wonderful trip to Cologne was topped off with a crazy adventure home. After being stuck in a traffic jam on our way back to Amsterdam's airport, ditching our GPS' suggested route, and making our flight with only seconds to sp…

The JetBrains-Ajaxian Joint 2006 Survey is now officially closed. We'd like to thank the over 600 developers who participated in the survey. The results will make a difference in the way JetBrains will approach AJAX support. As a little carrot to encourage participation, we gave away 10 free p…

For those who missed our presentations at The AJAX Experience and JavaOne 2006 Conferences, we have published a short report on the JetBrains web site. There you can view some photos, check the Google video recordings of both presentations, as well as download a PDF copy of the AJAX with Pleasure br…

Once again JetBrains has been honored with new industry awards, this time at SD Magazine's 16th Annual Jolt Product Excellence Awards. Two of our products received Productivity Awards in two categories:    - IntelliJ IDEA 5.0 (Category: Development Environments)   &nbs…