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Protobuf, short for Protocol Buffers, is a language-agnostic data serialization format developed by Google. It is designed to efficiently and reliably serialize structured data to communicate between different systems and programming languages. Protobuf offers a compact binary representation of data, making it efficient for data storage, transmission over networks, or persistent storage. Protobuf uses a language called Protocol Buffer Language (proto) to define the structure of the data. The proto files specify the message types, fields, and their data types. These files serve as a contract be

Exciting news for IntelliJ IDEA enthusiasts – the Early Access Program for IntelliJ IDEA 2023.2 starts today!

If you’re a professional Java developer, you probably use IntelliJ IDEA as your IDE and Lombok as the framework that handles the Java boilerplate. What you probably didn’t know is that not only do these 2 technologies work well on their own, but when combined, they’re even more efficient than when used individually IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate comes bundled with the Lombok plugin which makes Lombok even more useful and convenient. In fact, it’s so highly valued that in the past, when the plugin was not bundled, many users would not upgrade until the plugin was compatible with the newer version of In

A few IntelliJ IDEA features or actions include the term ‘quick’. Do they speed up certain processes? Let’s find out. In this blog post, I’ll cover what these features are, why you need them, and how you can use them. 1. Quick Lists If you have actions that you use regularly but don’t have shortcuts assigned to because most key combinations are usually taken up by other shortcuts, Quick Lists are here to help. With a quick list, you can create a short list of your favorite actions, and assign just one shortcut to it. Each action in the list will be identified by a number from 0 to 9. To acces

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

IntelliJ IDEA 2023.1 is now available with a host of improvements and valuable new features! This blog post highlights all the notable updates in this release.

If you talk about the syntax, Records seem to be a concise way of creating a new data type to store your immutable data. But what about its semantics? In other words, what does the term ‘Record’ imply? What are its features and limitations? What are the best places to use records, or the worst places to even think about them?  In this blog post, I’ll try to answer these questions by using hands-on practical examples for busy developers like you. You’ll be surprised to discover how useful records are when used with other modern Java features like Record Patterns and Sealed Classes. L

The IntelliJ IDEA 2023.1 Release Candidate is now available! You can download the latest build from our website, via the Toolbox App, or by using snaps for Ubuntu. To use this build, you need to have an active subscription to IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate. IntelliJ IDEA 2023.1 is nearing completion, and our team is making the final adjustments to ensure the software is polished and ready for launch. The Early Access Program for v2023.1 is in its final stage, and we want to extend our appreciation to all participants who have been supporting us by testing the new features and providing va