FAQ

• How do I become more productive with Intellij?
• What was wrong with the old website?
• Why isn't my linter formatting the code?
• Why isn't IntelliJ restarting the application after changes?

How do I become more productive with Intellij?

One of the most effective ways to increase coding speed in the project is to become proficient with the IntelliJ key bindings that are most useful to you. Numerous cheat sheets are available for this purpose, such as this one by JetBrains. It's advisable to identify the actions you use most frequently and consult the cheat sheet whenever you find yourself thinking, "This could be done faster".

Additionally, keep in mind that you have the flexibility to remap keys by navigating to File | Settings | Keymap.

What was wrong with the old website?

The previous website has effectively fulfilled its purpose for many years. However, we have reached the conclusion that it has become outdated, and our members no longer wish to continue working with the existing technology stack. This decision is compounded by other issues we have encountered with dependencies and is aligned with the motivations discussed in What is the website for?.

Why isn't my linter formatting the code?

There could be various reasons for the issues you're encountering, but the most probable causes are either the absence of the correct plugin or misconfigured formatting preferences. To resolve your problems, please read this section carefully for guidance on potential solutions.

Why isn't IntelliJ restarting the application after changes?

Encountering this issue during project setup is fairly common. To address it:

1. First and foremost, carefully read through this section for potential fixes and follow the instructions provided.

2. If the problem persists, consider exploring some solutions outlined in this thread.

3. If none of the suggested solutions resolve the issue, you can always manually restart the application by pressing Shift + F10.