When it really comes to Integrated development environments, for Java applications, IntelliJ IDEA is the most popular IDE among professional developers according to JRebel's 2023 Java Developer Productivity Report. It provides a highly efficient environment to develop cloud-native Java-based applications and a smooth experience for developers. However, in order to truly unlock this improved development experience and enhanced productivity, we must ensure we have the most appropriate and useful plugins.
So, to make this experience even more efficient when developing Liberty applications, the open-source Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDE should be installed. With the Liberty Tools plugin, you'll be able to effortlessly manage projects through the Liberty Dashboard, dive into rapid iterative development with Liberty dev mode, and enjoy seamless testing and debugging-all from within your favorite IDE. The plugin's capabilities make it easier than ever to develop, deploy, and fine-tune your applications.
To explore using Liberty tools in IntelliJ IDE, Effective Cloud-native Java App Development with Open Liberty in IntelliJ IDEA. For any assistance, do not forget to check out the discussion board, or just reach out through comments!
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Shashank Singh
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