IntelliJ IDEA includes a number of features to improve the readability of the source code, such as various code style settings and color schemes for proper highlighting. But writing source code is not the only activity when creating software. It involves using various tools that need to be at hand whenever you need them. This blog post covers some of the more important ways to customize the interface of IntelliJ IDEA for the best combination of functional and visual convenience that works for you. These are known features but there are tips and tricks related to those features that can make

Today we are excited to announce the winners of the IntelliJ Themes Contest 2019, that were chosen by you - our incredible community! But firstly, we’d like to thank all of you who joined in with the contest either by submitting an awesome theme or by voting for the theme you liked the most. Thank you all for being a part of the IntelliJ Themes Contest 2019 - you’ve made this contest a success! Without further ado, please meet our winners… (more…)

For a long time, IntelliJ IDEA came only in black and white, with developers advocating for customization tirelessly. Today we have exciting news for you: IntelliJ IDEA 2019.1 will become more flexible than ever thanks to Custom Themes! Now you will have the power to design your own theme from scratch, and even better, we’ve made this incredibly easy to do! We’ve created a few brand new themes to get you started. Add more color to your IDE right away by downloading one of the following new themes and selecting it as your new Theme in the Appearance settings! Dark Purple theme (m