CLion

We’re launching our two-month Early Access Program (EAP) for CLion 2025.2. The EAP allows you to try new CLion features and improvements at no cost before the stable release. You can download the first EAP build, 252.13776.55, from the link below, via Toolbox App, or as a snap package if you’re usin…

From the beginning, CLion has been shaped by the needs of C and C++ developers around the world. Our cross-platform IDE was built to simplify development, boost productivity, and make working with C++ more enjoyable. We’re excited to take the next step in our ongoing collaboration with the commun…

CLion, a JetBrains IDE, is now free for non-commercial use! Learn more in the blog post.

We’ve begun work on our next major release, 2025.2, which we plan to introduce in July. After reviewing your feedback and our strategic goals, we’ve prioritized the following areas for development: 🚀 CLion Nova language engine improvements and bug fixes 🎛️ New features for embedded development…

CLion 2025.1 is now available. This latest version of the JetBrains IDE for C and C++ includes the following key features: Support for out-of-project files when using the CLion Nova engine. Qt renderers in the debugger. The ST-LINK debug server designed for STM32 chips. west build comma…

CLion supports the Bazel build tool through a third-party plugin. We recently added two of its most requested features: custom toolchains and Windows support. As an active contributor to the plugin’s development, I’d like to show you how to get started using these features. In this blog post, I’ll e…

The Beta version of CLion 2025.1 is now available with key improvements and changes announced for the upcoming release. You can download build 251.23774.112 for free from the link below, via the Toolbox App, or as a snap package if you’re using Ubuntu. DOWNLOAD CLION 2025.1 BETA Read the full …

CLion provides several bundled debuggers, including a modified version of the LLDB for the MSVC toolchain used on Windows. This custom JetBrains LLDB has a number of performance and accuracy improvements. Among other things, it supports an optimized mechanism for handling PDB files containing debugg…

The latest CLion 2025.1 EAP build, 251.18673.49, includes one of the most requested features: support for Qt renderers (also known as Qt pretty printers and Qt debugging helpers) in the debugger. This feature allows you to view Qt variables such as QString, QByteArray, and other data types in a huma…

The Early Access Program (EAP) for CLion 2025.1 has officially launched. The first EAP build, 251.14649.40, is here to provide an early look at some of the improvements coming in the next major release. You can download the build for free from the link below, via the Toolbox App, or as a snap packag…

We’ve begun work on our next major release, 2025.1, which we’ll introduce early next year. After reading through your valuable feedback and feature requests, and taking into account our own strategic goals, we’ve prioritized the following areas for development: 🚀 The CLion Nova language engine …

Whether you’re a seasoned C++ developer or just starting out, refactoring is a key way you can make your code cleaner, more efficient, and easier to maintain. In this article, we’ll review common refactoring techniques in C++ and explore their benefits, from improving code readability to reducing te…