2026-10-13 08:12
🚀 Exciting opportunities await young tech enthusiasts in 2026-2027! JetBrains is launching free clubs and coding competitions across Europe. Students can join the Youth Math Club, Youth AI Club, or Youth Coding Club to enhance their skills and tackle challenging problems. In-person JetBrains Coding Cups will take place in Cyprus, Poland, and Serbia for ages 13-19. #TechEducation #YouthCoding #AI #MathSkills #JetBrains
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Alena Gupaisova
2026-10-12 10:18
🚀 Exciting news for the JetBrains Academy community! This October, join the Build Your Game Challenge. To participate, complete the "Build a Game With an AI Coding Agent" course, customize your game, and submit it for a chance to win prizes. 🗓️ Key dates: - **Oct 12**: Challenge begins - **Oct 19**: Submissions and voting open - **Oct 23**: Voting closes - **Oct 28**: Winners announced For full details, check our Discord server! #BuildYourGame #JetBrainsAcademy #GameDevelopment #CodingChallenge
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Regina Muradova
2026-10-09 14:27
🚀 JetBrains Marketplace now offers plugin authors access to UI freeze reports, helping address IDE unresponsiveness issues. To view these reports, simply go to your plugin’s management page and select the Freezes tab. Remember, enabling Marketplace reporting in your plugin is necessary first. These reports group errors by type and provide valuable insights, such as thread-dump excerpts for initial analysis. For deeper investigation, you can access full thread dumps and performance metrics....
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Jakub Chrzanowski
2026-10-08 12:00
🚀 Exciting news in AI development! Mellum2.1 has been released, enhancing the coding capabilities of agents with reinforcement learning in real environments. This version builds on the previous 12B mixture-of-experts model, maintaining a compact architecture with 2.5B active parameters. Key updates focus on post-training improvements, utilizing new tasks and a robust training infrastructure. These changes have led to significant advancements in coding performance and problem-solving skills....
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Bulat Salimzianov
2026-10-08 09:22
🚀 At JetBrains Game Development Day 2026, Kai Schmithuesen discussed the evolving concept of code quality in game development. He emphasized the importance of defining code quality, which includes aspects like correctness, performance, stability, security, maintainability, and reusability. 🛠️ AI's role in improving code quality was also explored, highlighting the benefits and challenges of static code analysis. While AI can enhance testing, it may lead to overflowing repositories and slower...
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Kerry Beetge
2026-10-08 08:15
📊 A new report from JetBrains reveals insights on CI/CD practices in 2026. According to the Developer Ecosystem Survey, 83.4% of DevOps respondents run CI/CD pipelines. Notably, 72.8% utilize on-premises or self-managed cloud for their primary systems. AI is increasingly integrated, with 48.8% using it for CI/CD tasks, though only 8% apply it directly in builds or tests. The report also discusses popular tools, reasons for platform diversity, and challenges in AI adoption. #CICD #DevOps...
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Olga Bedrina
2026-10-07 14:23
🚀 Introducing the Warm Agents plugin for TeamCity! This new tool eliminates the frustrating wait times for builds by maintaining a set number of idle, pre-started agents. When the count drops, TeamCity provisions new agents instantly, ensuring your tests run smoothly. To get started, ensure you have TeamCity 2024.12.3 or later and follow simple setup steps. For more details, check the JetBrains Marketplace! #TeamCity #WarmAgents #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #ContinuousIntegration
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Dmitrii Korovin
2026-10-07 13:08
🚀 Engineering teams are increasingly adopting AI agents, with around 80% of engineers using them daily. However, the benefits vary across individual developers, teams, and organizations. 🤝 Many teams struggle with sharing effective practices, leading to a knowledge gap. While some developers excel, others lag behind in utilizing these tools effectively. 🔄 As implementation speeds up, challenges in code review and planning stages become more pronounced. #AI #Engineering #Teamwork...
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Gleb Malkov
2026-10-07 10:21
🚀 Exciting news for Kotlin developers! The Kotlin Toolchain v0.13 is now the recommended choice for new Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) projects. This tool simplifies building applications across JVM, Android, iOS, and more with a single CLI entry point. It offers automated setup and a user-friendly experience for both developers and AI agents. Make sure to use IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.3 or Android Studio Rabbit 1.0 for the latest features! #Kotlin #KotlinMultiplatform #DeveloperTools #AI #TechNews
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Anton Makeev
2026-10-07 07:38
🚀 Exciting updates are here for IntelliJ IDEA! The latest command completion feature enhances user experience by allowing developers to access useful functionalities directly from the editor. Typing ".." reveals context-aware actions tailored to your code. Logpoints are now easier to use, enabling cleaner debugging without cluttering your code with print statements. Plus, in-context AI assistance streamlines tasks like generating docstrings or refactoring. Explore these improvements and...
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Igor Kulakov
2026-10-06 12:17
AI coding agents can generate thousands of lines of code in minutes, but reviewing that code remains a challenge. 🤖🛠️ Our Human-AI eXperience team, with Lund University researchers, explores how to improve AI code review tools. The focus is on trust calibration, crucial for developers to assess AI-generated code effectively. The upcoming paper, to be presented at ESEIW 2026, proposes a framework to help developers identify risk and confidence in AI-generated code. This shift in perspective is...
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Katie Fraser
2026-10-06 10:14
🚀 Amper has transformed into the Kotlin Toolchain with the release of version 0.11, now in Alpha. 🌐 The blog is moving to the Kotlin Blog, serving as a unified source for all Kotlin ecosystem news. 📚 Existing posts will remain accessible as an archive, but no new content will be added here. 🔔 To stay updated, subscribe to the Kotlin Blog and follow the project on GitHub for the latest releases. #Kotlin #KotlinToolchain #SoftwareDevelopment #TechUpdates #Programming
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Joffrey Bion
2026-10-06 09:54
🚀 Exciting news! The Java and Kotlin by IntelliJ IDEA extension has reached the Release Candidate stage. This LSP-based tool enhances IntelliJ's capabilities in third-party editors like VS Code and Cursor. With over 20,000 downloads, the extension offers smart coding assistance, project-wide refactorings, and more. Developers can now enjoy IntelliJ’s features across their workflows. The RC build is available for 30 days under the Early Access Program. After the stable release, a 30-day free...
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Maria Kosukhina
2026-10-06 09:38
🚀 Digital creators are thriving in a time of vast opportunities! With a rise in YouTube channels, newsletters, and livestreams, the demand for engaging content remains high. 🤝 Communities are forming around shared interests, with creators acting as leaders. JetBrains supports this growth through its Content Creators Program, welcoming both new and established creators. 🔧 Explore a variety of tools with the All Products Pack, enhancing your content with JetBrains IDEs and AI solutions. 📢 Keep...
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Boris Ageev
2026-10-06 09:38
🚀 Digital creators are experiencing unprecedented opportunities. The rise of YouTube channels, newsletters, and livestreams continues, fueled by AI innovations. 🤝 Communities are thriving, with creators acting as organizers around shared interests. The JetBrains Content Creators Program welcomes both established and new creators daily. 💡 Showcase your expertise and explore diverse tools with JetBrains' All Products Pack to enhance your content. Stay active on social media for better reach!...
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Boris Ageev
2026-10-06 09:32
🚀 JetBrains has officially joined the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) as a general member! OpenSSF is a collaborative initiative under the Linux Foundation focused on securing the software supply chain. This membership was announced during OpenSSF Community Day Europe in Prague. 🛡️ JetBrains aims to address new security challenges posed by AI in software development, ensuring developers can trust their tools and code. They believe in collaborative efforts to advance security...
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Katherine Druckman
2026-10-05 13:57
🔍 Did you know? The System.Threading.Interlocked class allows atomic operations on shared variables, enabling safe updates by multiple threads without using locks. Welcome to dotInsights by JetBrains! This newsletter shares the latest in .NET and software development. 📚 Recent highlights include: - C# 15 updates and TypeSafe’s AI model in .NET. - Creating an Account UI in .NET MAUI. - Control flow obfuscation for .NET and Java teams. Stay informed! #dotNet #SoftwareDevelopment #JetBrains...
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Rachel Appel
2026-10-05 13:05
🚀 Exciting updates in the Java world! Java 27 has officially launched, and it's supported in IntelliJ IDEA. Marit van Dijk shares key highlights and news from September, including the introduction of JetBrains Air, a new system for agentic software development. Check out the tutorials and community stories featured in this edition! #Java27 #JetBrains #SoftwareDevelopment #TechNews #DeveloperCommunity
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Irina Mariasova
2026-10-05 11:59
📢 TeamCity has released two important bug-fix updates: versions 2026.1.5 and 2026.2.1. These updates primarily address over 40 security vulnerabilities, along with fixes for various bugs and performance issues, including display problems with TFS projects and YAML imports. Upgrading is strongly recommended to enhance performance and security. For detailed release notes, visit the TeamCity website. #TeamCity #SoftwareUpdate #Security #DevOps #ContinuousIntegration
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Dmitrii Korovin
2026-10-05 10:46
🚨 Important Update for Kotlin Developers! 🚨 Starting with IntelliJ IDEA 2026.3 and Android Studio Rabbit 2 | 2026.2.2, support for Swift language IDE features in the Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) plugin will be discontinued. This includes editing, syntax highlighting, and navigation for Swift files. However, running iOS applications and debugging Kotlin code on iOS will still be fully supported. Existing Swift functionality will remain in earlier versions, but those versions won't receive...
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Anton Makeev
2026-10-01 12:42
🚀 Exciting news from JetBrains! The Early Access Program for JetBrains Air is now live in their IDEs. This new plugin supports agentic development, allowing users to integrate existing coding agents seamlessly. Air enhances your workflow without locking you into specific agents, ensuring flexibility. It’s designed to simplify task orchestration and improve code review processes. Explore the future of development today! #JetBrains #AgenticDevelopment #IDE #CodingTools #EAP
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Dominique Rolink
2026-10-01 09:39
🔍 Curious about Rust development? The article compares RustRover and VS Code + rust-analyzer, highlighting their features and trade-offs. VS Code is versatile, allowing customization with extensions and providing Rust support through rust-analyzer. It focuses on flexibility for multiple languages. 🛠️ RustRover, on the other hand, is a dedicated IDE for Rust, offering integrated code analysis and project management via Cargo. It's designed for those who need comprehensive tools in one place. 📊...
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Irina Mihajlovic
2026-09-30 13:00
🚀 Meet Emiliano Bonilla, CEO and Co-Founder of Synnax, as part of the JetBrains Startup Program's Small Talk series. Synnax is a software platform designed for real-time control and data management in high-stakes environments, especially rocket engine testing. It aims to replace outdated tools like spreadsheets with more efficient solutions. Emiliano shares insights on the challenges of building mission-critical software, including the development of their own programming language, Arc, to...
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Mitsal Athaya
2026-09-30 10:33
🚀 Exciting updates are coming to the companions mechanism in Kotlin! New extensions aim to unlock advanced code patterns and enhance interoperability across platforms. Companion blocks and extensions allow for defining class members without needing direct class control. These experimental features require specific compiler flags to use. While companion objects still have their place, the focus is shifting towards companion blocks for new code. Learn more in the detailed KEEP proposal! #Kotlin...
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Daria Voronina
2026-09-29 12:38
Kotlin celebrates 15 years of growth and innovation in 2026! 🌟 The State of Kotlin in 2026 report highlights its mature ecosystem and widespread adoption across mobile, backend, and multiplatform applications. Notably, 93% of Kotlin developers use AI coding tools. Discover how Kotlin is evolving and adapting in the AI era. 📊 #Kotlin #TechTrends #AI #DeveloperCommunity #SoftwareDevelopment
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Daria Voronina
2026-09-29 12:23
Software quality assurance (SQA) is evolving. Testing applications before release is no longer sufficient; a dynamic approach is now essential. According to the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, 84% of developers are incorporating AI tools into their workflows, necessitating frequent quality reviews. Techniques like shift-left analysis are moving quality checks earlier in the development process. Automation and various SQA tools play a crucial role, but understanding effective techniques...
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Kerry Beetge
2026-09-28 13:15
🚀 Introducing JetBrains Air Teams—an innovative platform designed to enhance collaboration in agentic development! Air Teams creates a shared workspace for engineering teams, allowing them to work seamlessly with coding agents. It centralizes workflows, so what one developer discovers can benefit the entire team. Key features include: - Automations for recurring tasks like code reviews and issue fixes - Shared cloud environments for tools and dependencies - Parallel cloud tasks that free up...
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Vladimir Gromozdin
2026-09-28 12:25
🚀 Rider 2026.2.3 is now live! This update introduces AI performance analysis in the Monitoring tool window, allowing users to analyze application performance directly. You can request an analysis using the "Analyze with AI" action. 📈 Additionally, the update fixes an issue with the AI Agent Setup widget on Windows, improving accessibility. You can update via the IDE, Toolbox App, or our website. #RiderUpdates #AIAnalysis #PerformanceMonitoring #SoftwareDevelopment
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Alexander Kurakin
2026-09-28 09:38
Kotlin Multiplatform projects can face compilation inconsistencies, leading to unexpected behavior. The recent Kotlin 2.5.0-Beta1 introduces an optional "separate compilation" feature to address these issues. This approach aligns compilation results with IDE analysis and improves error detection in common source sets. It also supports incremental compilation for shared code. To enable this feature, update your gradle.properties with: `kotlin.kmp.separateCompilation=true` #Kotlin...
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Aleksey Zamulla
2026-09-24 09:46
Exciting news from the PHP community! 🌍 PhpStorm has announced the next wave of open-source sponsorships, selecting five projects for support this year. They aim to highlight the importance of open source in PHP development and inspire others to contribute. The sponsored projects include: - PHPUnit by Sebastian Bergmann - Lerd by George Dumitrescu - static-php-cli by Jerry Ma - Composer, the backbone of PHP - Larabelles, promoting inclusivity in open source If you're able, consider...
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Brent Roose
2026-09-24 08:44
🚀 Exciting news for Kotlin Multiplatform developers! The new TeamCity integration simplifies the iOS publishing process. It guides users from their first Git push to a tested build, TestFlight release, and automated pipeline—all within their IDE. Challenges like macOS infrastructure and Apple signing are addressed with a streamlined onboarding process. TeamCity Cloud offers hosted macOS agents with a free tier, making it easier to start without prior CI/CD knowledge. This integration focuses...
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Bozidar Rakicevic
2026-09-18 13:52
AI is transforming software development rapidly, with new tools and practices emerging frequently. At JetBrains, we focus on understanding this broader landscape rather than tracking every change. Three key trends highlight the current market: 1️⃣ AI is now commonplace among developers in both personal and professional settings. 2️⃣ Agentic coding is on the rise, shifting the development process to a “plan → execute → review” model. 3️⃣ AI agents are increasingly moving to the cloud, allowing...
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Stanislav Tikhomirov
2026-09-18 13:42
🚀 Exciting updates for local coding agents! The latest Junie Local update enhances coding efficiency by merging Qwen3.6 and Qwen3.8 models. The new Qwen3.8-3.6-27B-blend model completes more tasks while using 71% fewer output tokens. This improvement aims to make local AI smarter and faster without the need for lengthy waits. The experimental model is now compatible with more machines, including NVIDIA support on Windows. Stay tuned for more innovations! #AI #Coding #JunieLocal #TechUpdates...
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Vladimir Sotnikov
2026-09-18 11:51
🚀 Introducing Junie /demo! This new mode in Junie CLI allows you to delegate app checks. Simply describe what you need, and Junie builds, launches, and interacts with your app's UI. You'll receive an HTML report, screenshots, and a video for easy review. It's designed to streamline your workflow and keep results transparent. Get started by setting up Junie /demo, and let it handle routine checks while you focus on more critical tasks! #Junie #AppDevelopment #Automation #QualityAssurance...
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Aliaksei Kartynnik
2026-09-18 10:45
🚀 Ktor 3.6.0 has launched with several new experimental features! This release introduces typed authentication capabilities, specialized support for OpenID Connect, and HTTP/3 support for the Netty engine. Improvements in routing and request handling enhance the developer experience. Explore the full list of changes on the Ktor website! #Ktor #Kotlin #OpenIDConnect #HTTP3 #WebDevelopment
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Simon Vergauwen
2026-09-17 12:39
🚀 Exciting developments in semantic code search are underway! In a recent article, the creators of JetBrains Context shared their journey in building a RAG pipeline. This system aims to provide LLM agents with precise, citable evidence from real code repositories. They emphasize the importance of parsing, chunking, and vectorization in creating an effective semantic search tool. The article discusses the challenges faced and lessons learned during development. Stay tuned for more insights on...
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Adam Malek
2026-09-16 20:06
🚀 New updates are here for MPS versions 2026.1.1, 2025.3.2, 2025.2.4, and 2025.1.4! The MPS 2026.1.1 update enhances the Projectional Agent Toolkit, improving functionalities like node manipulation, diagnostics, and editor context. Make sure to update your MPS skills to leverage these improvements. 🔗 Download links and full issue lists are available. #JetBrains #MPSUpdates #SoftwareDevelopment #TechNews #Programming
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Vaclav Pech
2026-09-16 14:14
🔍 Modern development tools like IntelliJ IDEA offer extensive debugging support, making it challenging for newcomers to find the best starting point. 💡 Logpoints are recommended for those new to debugging. They simplify tracking issues without interrupting program flow and can be adjusted on-the-fly, saving time and effort. 🚀 The recent update in IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2 enhances logpoints, making it an ideal moment to explore their capabilities. Learn more about effectively using logpoints in...
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Igor Kulakov
2026-09-16 14:12
🚀 Exciting news for developers! The latest update, version 2026.2.2, for ReSharper, Rider, and .NET tools is now available. You can install it directly from the tools, the Toolbox App, or the website. 🔧 Key features include the new AI Agent Setup widget in Rider, which simplifies access to coding agent functionalities. It provides an overview of enabled features and direct links for setup. 📈 Additionally, Rider's test coverage now supports TUnit, enhancing measurement capabilities for unit...
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Alexander Kurakin
2026-09-16 12:34
Discover the power of the OpenTelemetry Plugin! 🔍 This tool addresses the common challenge of outdated architecture diagrams by utilizing dynamic analysis. Instead of relying on static diagrams, it generates real-time maps based on actual system interactions. By collecting logs, metrics, and traces, the plugin visualizes your system architecture as it operates. This ensures you're working with the most accurate data available. Learn more about how it transforms your development process! 🚀...
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Nikita Dukin