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IntelliJ Java Setup Guide

This document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up IntelliJ IDEA for Java development on macOS. It covers launching the application, creating a new project, understanding project structure, running applications, enabling auto-import features, and integrating with Git. Additionally, it includes shortcuts for productivity and suggests useful plugins to install.

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IntelliJ Java Setup Guide

This document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up IntelliJ IDEA for Java development on macOS. It covers launching the application, creating a new project, understanding project structure, running applications, enabling auto-import features, and integrating with Git. Additionally, it includes shortcuts for productivity and suggests useful plugins to install.

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Setting Up IntelliJ IDEA for Java Development on macOS

Step 1: Launch IntelliJ IDEA


 Open IntelliJ IDEA from Launchpad or Applications.
 Choose theme, keymap, and enable recommended plugins during first-time setup.

Step 2: Create a New Java Project


 Click 'New Project'.
 Choose Language: Java, Build System: Maven or Gradle (Maven is recommended).
 Select JDK: If none is listed, click Add SDK > JDK and point to
/opt/homebrew/opt/openjdk.
 Click Next, name your project (e.g., HelloWorld), choose location, and click Finish.

Step 3: Understand the Project Structure


 src/main/java – Your Java source code.
 src/test/java – Your unit tests.
 pom.xml – Maven config file (if using Maven).
 build.gradle – Gradle config file (if using Gradle).

Step 4: Create Your First Java Class


 Right-click on src/main/java → New → Java Class.
 Name it Main.
 Add the following code:

Step 5: Run Your Application


 Right-click the file → Run Main.main().
 Or click the green triangle ▶ next to the main() method.

Step 6: Enable Auto Import & Save Features


 Go to Settings (Cmd + ,) → Editor → General → Auto Import.
 Enable 'Add unambiguous imports on the fly'.
 Go to Settings → Tools → Actions on Save → Check 'Reformat code' and 'Optimize
imports'.

Step 7: Add Maven Dependencies (Optional)


 Edit pom.xml to add dependencies. Example:

<dependencies>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-boot-starter</artifactId>
<version>3.2.0</version>
</dependency>
</dependencies>

Step 8: Terminal & Git Integration


 Use the built-in terminal (⌥F12) or from View → Tool Windows → Terminal.
 Version control: IntelliJ detects Git repos automatically, or use VCS → Enable Version
Control.

Step 9: Use Shortcuts to Be Productive


 Run: Ctrl + R (⌃R)
 Auto-import: Option + Enter (⌥Enter)
 Rename: Shift + F6 (⇧F6)
 Search class/file: Cmd + O / Shift + Cmd + O (⌘O / ⇧⌘O)
 Terminal: Option + F12 (⌥F12)
 Reformat code: Option + Cmd + L (⌥⌘L)

Step 10: Install Useful Plugins


 Go to Preferences → Plugins.
 Recommended: String Manipulation, Lombok, Rainbow Brackets, Key Promoter X, JUnit
Generator.

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