IDEs News

Simplify Geo-Type Data Management in Databases

May 8, 2025
JetBrains DataGrip 2025.1 enhances spatial database management by allowing raw geo-type values to be displayed directly in the grid interface.

DataGrip is a multi-engine database environment that supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, DB2, SQLite, HyperSQL, Apache Derby and H2. It includes an editor that provides intelligent coding assistance such as auto-completion, analysis and navigation. It also features a query console for running and profiling queries.

The JetBrains DataGrip 2025.1 release introduces a valuable new feature that improves working with spatial databases. DataGrip can now display raw geo-type values directly within the data grid for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB databases. This enhancement enables developers and database administrators to view spatial data like coordinates, geometries, and other geo-types in their original format without needing additional conversions or external tools. This update makes spatial data management more efficient, accurate, and accessible within the everyday development environment.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2025.1, see our release notes.

DataGrip is licensed per user, and is available as a commercial annual subscription license. We can supply new subscriptions, subscription renewals, lapsed renewals, and additional user licenses. See our DataGrip licensing page for full details.

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Accelerate Desktop UI Development with WPF Tools

May 6, 2025
Enhance your .NET WPF projects with advanced IDE support for faster design workflows, precise coding, and reliable debugging.

.NET WPF support in an IDE refers to the integrated development environment's ability to facilitate the development, design, debugging, and maintenance of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications built on the .NET platform. This support typically includes features such as XAML editing with syntax highlighting and IntelliSense, visual designers for UI layout, data binding tools, project templates, and integrated debugging for both managed code and the UI. It aids the development process by allowing developers to design responsive and modern desktop interfaces efficiently, maintain a clear separation of concerns using MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), and take advantage of .NET's rich libraries and performance optimizations.

Several IDEs offer support for .NET WPF including:

  • Rider by JetBrains, lets you build and debug .NET WPF applications with responsive XAML editing, seamless UI design, and cross-platform tooling.
  • RemObjects Elements allows you to develop .NET WPF apps using multiple languages, offering lightweight, fast compilation and advanced cross-target project control.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Professional facilitates rich .NET WPF development with full XAML design tools, advanced debugging, project templates, and seamless UI workflow integration.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).

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Create and Manage Runtimes from SBOM Files

May 6, 2025
ActiveState Platform now enables users to create projects from software bill of materials (SBOM) files for secure environment replication.

ActiveState Platform is a cloud-based solution that streamlines the secure development, management, and deployment of applications built on Python, Perl, Tcl and Ruby. It offers a curated catalog of open-source packages vetted for security and licensing, along with secure build services that create isolated and verifiable runtime environments. The platform ensures application integrity throughout the development process, from dev environments to CI/CD pipelines, and provides visibility and control over your open source from discovery to deployment. By using ActiveState Platform, you can secure your open source software supply chain in one unified place.

The latest release of ActiveState Platform adds the ability to create ActiveState projects from a software bill of materials (SBOM) file. Such a file lists all the components that make up a software application, covering both open-source and proprietary elements. It helps development teams verify that third-party and open-source dependencies are current, enabling swift action when new security issues arise, and can be used by users and stakeholders to evaluate and manage risk. Compatible SBOMs can now be used to create projects in ActiveState Platform, and are either generated by ActiveState or via a third-party such as Synk or Trivy. This functionality enables developers to convert a static inventory of software components into a fully managed, reproducible runtime environment.

To see a full list of what's new, see our release notes.

ActiveState Platform is licensed per developer as an annual license. See our ActiveState Platform licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our ActiveState Platform product page.

Enable Smart Editing for Standalone C++ Files

May 6, 2025
JetBrains CLion 2025.1 adds support for out-of-project files, bringing code assistance to isolated source and header files for faster edits and reviews.

CLion, by JetBrains, is a robust Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tailored for C and C++ development, with support for other languages like Python, Kotlin, and Rust via plugins. Designed for software developers and embedded engineers, it streamlines coding with features like intelligent code completion, real-time analysis, and an advanced debugger. CLion integrates seamlessly with tools like CMake, version control systems, and remote development setups, making it ideal for cross-platform and performance-critical projects. By automating repetitive tasks and enhancing code quality, it helps developers focus on innovation and problem-solving.

The JetBrains CLion 2025.1 update expands CLion Nova’s capabilities by introducing full support for out-of-project files, allowing developers to benefit from code analysis and assistance even when working with standalone C++ source or header files. This enhancement is particularly useful in situations where a file isn’t part of a build configuration or project structure but still requires intelligent editing features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, navigation, and refactoring tools. It is useful for developers who need to make quick changes or review code fragments independently of their main project setup.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2025.1, see our release notes.

CLion is licensed per user as a commercial annual subscription. We can supply New Subscriptions, Subscription Renewals, Lapsed Subscription Renewals, and Additional Developer Licenses. See our CLion licensing page for full details.

CLion is available to buy individually or as part of JetBrains All Products Pack.

Visually Analyze and Clean Python Data

April 30, 2025
PyCharm 2025.1 introduces Data Wrangler which simplifies how Python users clean and transform their data for analysis.

PyCharm by JetBrains is a comprehensive Integrated Development Environment (IDE) specifically designed for Python programming. It offers a range of features to enhance productivity, including code analysis for error detection, a visual debugger for troubleshooting, integrated unit testing for code verification, and support for version control systems to manage code changes. PyCharm also caters to web development using frameworks like Django, making it a powerful tool for both experienced developers and beginners in the Python world.

The PyCharm 2025.1 release introduces a new Data Wrangler, giving data professionals an efficient, code-light interface for managing dataframes. This new feature enables users to inspect data, explore column-level statistics, and visualize patterns directly within the IDE. Instead of writing tedious, repetitive code, users can now apply transformations like filtering, cleaning, and managing outliers through an interactive UI that automatically generates the corresponding Python code. Data Wrangler also supports tracking changes, exporting datasets in accessible formats, and inserting transformations as new cells in notebooks, making it especially useful for exploratory analysis and reproducibility in data science processes.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2025.1, see our release notes.

PyCharm is licensed per user, and is available as a commercial annual subscription license. We can supply new subscriptions, subscription renewals, lapsed renewals, and additional user licenses. See our PyCharm licensing page for full details.

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