Installing IntelliJ IDEA in MacOS | Scribe

    Installing IntelliJ IDEA in MacOS

    • Hafeez Baig |
    • 8 steps |
    • 48 seconds
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    Open any web browser and type "**install intellij**" in the search bar, then click on the **Download IntelliJ IDEA** link which is from **jetbrains.com**
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    **IntelliJ Download** wizard will open, Scroll to the **IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate** section **Note:** This is the Ultimate Edition of IntelliJ IDEA, which is a paid version of the software.
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    **What is IntelliJ Ultimate?** IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate is a premium, paid IDE by JetBrains designed for professional developers. It offers advanced tools, support for numerous frameworks like Spring and React, and integrations for databases and version control systems. The Ultimate edition enhances productivity with intelligent code completion, refactoring, and testing tools. It is ideal for complex, large-scale development projects. **Licensing for IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate:** It offers personal and business licenses, with discounts for annual renewals and longer-term plans. Students, teachers, and open-source contributors may qualify for free licenses. A 30-day free trial is available for all users. Visit the [JetBrains licensing page](https://www.jetbrains.com/store/) for details.
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    Scroll to the **IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition** section and click on the download button **Note:** This is the Community Edition of IntelliJ IDEA, which is a free version of the software.
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    **What is IntelliJ Community Edition?** IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition is the free, open-source version of JetBrains' popular IDE. It focuses on Java, Kotlin, and basic programming needs, offering features like code completion, debugging, and version control integration. While it supports standard development, it lacks advanced tools and framework integrations found in the Ultimate edition, making it ideal for beginners and small projects.
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    **Download** wizard will open, click on the **Save** button
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    **What is the difference between the free and paid version?** The IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition is free and supports basic Java, Kotlin, and Android development, while the Ultimate Edition is paid and offers advanced features like extensive framework support (e.g., Spring, React), database tools, and profiling. The Community edition suits beginners, whereas the Ultimate edition is ideal for complex, enterprise-level projects.
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    Click on the Downloads option on the top right side of your browser, then select the downloaded file.
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    The **IntelliJ IDEA CE** setup wizard will open. Use the mouse pointer to drag and drop the IntelliJ logo into the Applications folder.
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    **Note:** You can skip this step if you have already downloaded and saved the file directly in the Applications folder.
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    Search and click on the **IntelliJ IDEA CE**
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    **IntelliJ IDEA** has been successfully installed on your macOS.
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    Congratulations! you have successfully installed the latest version of IntelliJ IDEA