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IntelliJ IDEA with Project
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IntelliJ IDEA with Project
This course is part of IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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Intermediate level
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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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July 2025
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This course is part of the IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the core environment, tools, and navigation techniques of IntelliJ IDEA. It covers essential setup procedures, user interface customization, productivity-enhancing features, and seamless integration with version control and build systems. Learners will gain a strong foundation to develop, manage, and troubleshoot Java-based applications efficiently within the IntelliJ platform.
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13 videos4 assignments
This module builds on foundational IDE and coding skills by guiding learners through advanced techniques to improve development precision and application performance. The first part focuses on enhancing visual realism using Mental Ray shaders and rendering techniques. The second part reinforces workflow completion practices like debugging and search tooling. The module concludes with a deep dive into Groovy scripting and integrating databases within IntelliJ IDEA — enabling learners to build richer, data-connected, and dynamically scripted applications.
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12 videos4 assignments
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