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Previously, we explored how to throw exceptions in Java to signal error conditions in our code. But throwing exceptions is only half the story. To build robust and reliable applications, we also need to know how to handle them effectively. In this post, we’ll explore how you can handle exceptions…

Many developers trust Java worldwide because it is adaptable, secure, and versatile, making it perfect for developing various applications across multiple platforms. It also stands out for its readability and scalability. What are frameworks? Why do you need them? Since Java has a long history…

The scariest phrase for anyone testing web-dependent codebases is “third-party service”. In the modern landscape, it feels like almost every part of our application hinges on some external cloud-based dependency. Tests help us feel confident about our logic and that our code can handle both expected…

Learn more about a new feature in v2024.1 of JetBrains IDEs – full line code completion.

Welcome to this month’s Java Annotated Monthly, where we’ll cover the most prominent updates, news, and releases in March. This edition is truly special because it introduces a new section – Featured content, where we invite influential people from the industry to share a personal selection of inter…

Starting from the 2024.1 EAP, IntelliJ IDEA comes with an optional K2 mode. In this mode the IDE uses the K2 compiler for faster and more robust Kotlin code analysis.

We’ve just released a bug-fix update for v2023.3. You can download the latest build from our website, via the Toolbox App, or by using snaps for Ubuntu. This latest version brings an important fix for macOS users: We’ve introduced a workaround to reduce the probability of IDE crashes after up…

Java 22 is here, fully supported by IntelliJ IDEA 2024.1, allowing you to use these features now! Java 22 has something for all - from new developers to Java experts, features related to performance and security for big organizations to those who like working with bleeding edge technology, from addi…

Have you ever wondered how IntelliJ IDEA handles databases? Well, today is the perfect opportunity to find out in our database tutorial on initial setups and first steps.   All of the features you’ll need when working with databases are available out of the box in IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate…

We’ve just released one more bug-fix update for v2023.3. You can download the latest build from our website, via the Toolbox App, or by using snaps for Ubuntu. IntelliJ IDEA 2023.3.5. includes the following valuable fixes: We’ve fixed the issue causing erratic screen scaling on L…

Exceptions in Java are used to indicate that an event occurred during the execution of a program and disrupted the normal flow of instructions. When an exception occurs, the Java runtime automatically stops the execution of the current method. It passes an exception object with information about the…