IntelliJ IDEA 10.5 now supports Java 7

Released: May 20, 2011

Updates in this release

Updates in V10.5

  • Java 7 Ready - All the new Java language features are fully supported across the IDE, with code completion, inspections, quick-fixes, etc.
  • Faster and Easier Introduce Refactorings - Introduce Parameter/Field/Constant refactorings now work in-place, with an instant changes preview and no additional dialogs.
  • Reworked Search/Replace - A more convenient, non-modal Replace UI introduced with an instant preview for regular expression replace.
  • Easier to Use Completion Techniques - Don't bother pressing Shift anymore: the improved code completion will understand you perfectly and quickly provide the matches you need.
  • JavaScript Debugger in Google Chrome - The Debugger for Chrome supports all features of the JavaScript debugger for Firefox: breakpoints, inspecting local variables, evaluating expressions, etc.
  • Directory Comparison & DB Diff - New Diff Tools added for comparing local directories and database objects (Tables, Data Sources, Schemes).
  • More Comfort with Version Control - TODO items verification on VCS commit and import patches into IntelliJ IDEA shelf. Also improvements for all supported SCMs.
  • Android Development - The latest versions of Android SDK are supported, including Honeycomb. Also, specific improvements for easier project configuration and debugging on a device.
  • Flex/ActionScript Support - Full cycle of Mobile AIR applications development support. You can move inner ActionScipt class to Package refactoring. Also includes variable/field refactorings improvements.
  • Groovy - Groovy 1.8 support.
  • Updated Ruby, Python, Scala and PHP Plugins - Updated versions of IDE plugins provide new advanced features for Ruby on Rails, PHP, Python/Django and Scala developers.
  • Spring - Ensured compatibility with the latest Spring 3.1 framework.
  • Spring Roo Console - Integrated Spring Roo console added to ease the development of Spring Roo applications.
  • New Tools and Frameworks Integrations - Jetty integration (Ultimate only), XSLT2 support