Hey everyone! I'm diving into web development, specifically frontend stuff, and maybe some backend later on. I have access to IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate for free through my school email, which I've heard is great for Java and supports multiple languages. However, some folks say that Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is simpler and more lightweight for beginners. I'm really torn between the two. What do you all think? Is IntelliJ worth it, or should I just start with VS Code? Appreciate your thoughts!
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I'd recommend starting with Visual Studio Code for frontend development. It's not strictly a Java IDE like IntelliJ, and it's much more approachable for a beginner. Plus, it has tons of plugins for whatever languages you're trying to learn. Don’t forget, IntelliJ does have a free Community version too, but it might not be necessary at this stage.
If you have access to all the JetBrains IDEs through your school email, definitely check out WebStorm for frontend work! IntelliJ is solid for Java development. But for frontend and multiple languages, VS Code is super user-friendly and a great learning tool.
Totally agree! If your course has a preferred IDE, go with that to make things easier. You can always experiment with others later!