Major enhancements in JetBrains 2023.2 updates
News|by Leanne Bevan|10 August 2023
The highly anticipated 2023.2 update has been rolled out, introducing a wave of innovations aimed at enhancing the development experience across a spectrum of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). With a focus on streamlining workflows, refining user interfaces, and leveraging cutting-edge AI capabilities, this update promises to transform the way programmers craft code and collaborate.
AI Assistant
The most prominent star of this update is the AI Assistant, a game-changing feature that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to provide a multitude of services. Currently accessible through limited access, the AI Assistant boasts a versatile array of functionalities, including integrated AI chat, code explanation, automated documentation generation, name suggestions, and even commit message generation. This heralds a new era of efficiency and productivity, as developers can now rely on AI-powered insights to expedite their coding tasks.
GitLab integration
One of the standout enhancements across multiple IDEs is the integration of GitLab, a robust platform for version control and collaborative development. With GitLab seamlessly integrated into the development workflow, programmers can conveniently manage merge requests directly from within the IDE, eliminating the need for cumbersome context switching and enabling smoother collaboration among teams.
Search everywhere function
User experience takes center stage with a host of thoughtful improvements. The Search Everywhere function now boasts text search capabilities, allowing developers to swiftly locate desired elements within their projects. A visual overhaul comes in the form of coloured project headers, which facilitate effortless navigation between open projects. The Windows and Linux versions receive a facelift through the reworked hamburger menu in the main toolbar. Additionally, the Project view gains the ability to sort files based on modification time, further enhancing organization and accessibility.
User interface refinements and bug fixes have been meticulously implemented to ensure a seamless and productive development journey. These enhancements collectively contribute to a more intuitive, efficient, and delightful programming experience, enabling developers to focus on crafting high-quality code without unnecessary hindrances.
Specific IDE enhancements
Each IDE receives tailored upgrades to cater to specific needs and technologies. IntelliJ IDEA 2023.2 extends its support for a plethora of frameworks and technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, Spring, and GraphQL. Enhanced Java language inspections, improved code highlighting, and intuitive navigation further elevate the development process. The WebStorm 2023.2 update introduces error formatting improvements, CSS nesting support, Vue Language Server (Volar) integration, and a polished new UI. The PyCharm 2023.2 release empowers Django developers with new live templates, while also offering the convenience of the Black formatter out of the box.
DataGrip 2023.2 emerges as a force to be reckoned with, embracing support for Redis Cluster and introducing a redesigned schema migration dialog. GoLand 2023.2 enriches its integration with Go modules, introduces AI Assistant, and bolsters GitLab integration. CLion 2023.2 caters to low-level, remote, and embedded debugging, and also introduces the AI Assistant feature to core user workflows. Meanwhile, DataSpell 2023.2 wields the power of Polars support for enhanced data exploration and a revamped UI.
Rider 2023.2 shines in the realm of C# development, offering improved support, UI enhancements, and DOTS functionality for Unity. PhpStorm 2023.2 brings forth an array of improvements, including generics support in PHP, Laravel Pint integration, and the coveted AI Assistant feature. RubyMine 2023.2 caters to Ruby enthusiasts with Turbo code completion in Ruby on Rails projects and an array of UI enhancements.
The ReSharper 2023.2 update brings forth the predictive debugger mode and improved support for unit tests. Additionally, ReSharper C++ 2023.2 introduces new C++20 and C++23 features, and the Safe Delete refactoring feature, further enhancing code management and optimisation.
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