Welcome to Java Annotated Monthly!In this edition, we’ll share an abundance of Java news, specifically focusing on the planned features for JDK 21. As always, you'll find a wide range of tutorials covering Java, Kotlin, and other related technologies.  Additionally, we have thought-provoking blog posts discussing the potential threat that AI poses to developers and the importance of studying ML. Finally, don't forget to explore the list of upcoming conferences scheduled for June! Stay informed and inspired with our hand-picked collection of Java insights and resources. Java News

The May edition of Java Annotated Monthly is here! This issue comes with exciting news on the future Java release, including a sneak peek at the JEPs planned for implementation. Our hand-picked selection of Java tutorials will help you sharpen your skills and stay on top of the latest trends. In addition, we have curated some of the most significant recent highlights from the world of technology to keep you up to date with the latest developments. Read on for all this and more in this month's JAM. If you want to be the first to get our monthly selection, subscribe to our JAM Newsletter.

In our previous article, you learned to move through your code with basic and advanced stepping actions. Now that you know how to navigate your code and control its execution step by step, we can look at the tools for analyzing your program’s state and testing scenarios for bug fixes.  In this Debugger Upskill blog, we’ll show you how the examination of variables, along with the Evaluate Expression and Watches features, help you interpret the program’s behavior under various conditions.   Variables IntelliJ IDEA’s debugger offers several ways to view variable values. Yo

Welcome to Java Annotated Monthly, your guide to the latest news, updates, and insights on exciting topics developers discuss in the community. This month's issue is special as it introduces 2 crucial releases – Java 20 and IntelliJ IDEA 2023.1! In the Java News section, you’ll find numerous articles devoted to the new features that JDK20 comes with. The authors try them out and share their thoughts on their potential usage. As for IntelliJ IDEA 2023.1, the detailed blog post about the enhancements and newly added features is at the end in the And Finally… section. Apart from these im

March is upon us, and with the year in full swing, there are more and more updates, helpful tricks, and innovations to keep track of. To help in this endeavor, we're bringing you a fresh batch of articles on Java that can help you optimize your code and find new ways to streamline your workflow. This edition also includes everything you need to know about the latest updates to Kotlin, showcasing its technological innovations.   Sit back and enjoy our latest picks from the development community.  Java News Java News Roundup 1, 2, 3, 4  – Peruse this selection of new

This Debugger Upskill blog post is the first in a series devoted to the IntelliJ IDEA debugger. In the upcoming articles, we’ll describe its core functionality as well as features designed for peculiar use cases. Our topic for this post is stepping, an invaluable procedure that allows you to move along your code to analyze it and find problems. We’ll explore how basic and advanced stepping actions help you use the IntelliJ IDEA debugger more efficiently. To start stepping, you must either pause an ongoing debugging session or let the program stop at a breakpoint. When you are ready, you

New month – new stories! The February edition of Java Annotated Monthly is here, featuring industry news and trends, helpful tutorials, and step-by-step screencasts. This JAM offers several interesting forecasts about Java and other technologies for the upcoming year. Finally, the Culture and Community section includes a detailed, by-the-numbers analysis of 2023.  Let’s see what people were talking about in the world of technology in January.  Java News Java News Roundup 1, 2, 3, 4 – Read the blog posts to be sure you haven’t missed any important updates or improvements.&nbs

Start the year by cultivating a good habit – reading JAM at the beginning of the month! Welcome to the January edition of Java Annotated Monthly, your update on all things Java! We'll cover the latest news, updates, and developments in the Java ecosystem and highlight some of the best technologies for developers. Whether you're an experienced developer looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends or a beginner just starting, there's something for everyone in this blog. So let's dive in and see what's new in the world of Java and related technologies! Java News Java News Roundup 1, 2

With the last month of 2022, we bring you the final edition of Java Annotated Monthly – our selection of the top stories from November. We hope you’ll enjoy reading, watching, and listening to them and get inspired for the upcoming year. The most prominent news for our team is the release of IntelliJ IDEA 2022.3! One of the major updates it brings is the completely reworked look and feel of the IDE that you can apply by switching to the new UI in the IDE settings. Other important updates are conveniently grouped in the featured blog post! Apart from this, the community never stopped surp

Hello! Today we’re bringing you the November edition of our collection of the most prominent news, articles, podcasts, and videos about Java, Kotlin, and other related technologies. The highlight of this issue is the public preview of Fleet by JetBrains. If you are interested in our new distributed polyglot editor and IDE, we heartily encourage you to try it out. Apart from that, this Java Annotated Monthly features some exciting quizzes on Java, articles about upcoming and recent conferences, and a selection of materials devoted to Spring and Kotlin. Without further ado, let’s get

Shortcuts are in IntelliJ IDEA’s DNA: every possible action is at your fingertips – even those you didn’t think you needed. We share helpful shortcuts with you quite frequently, so by now, you may very well be a shortcut expert. But believe it or not – there are a few shortcuts that perhaps not even you are aware of! This post covers some of the underrated keyboard combinations IntelliJ IDEA supports. Check them out and give them a try! If you use any other lesser-known shortcuts, share them in the comments below. Underrated Shortcuts ⌥ “x” or Alt+“x” – Close all inactive tabs I