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There are advantages to both AI plugins for IntelliJ, VS Code, and Eclipse, and AI-native IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Kiro, and AntiGravity — it all comes down to your organization’s Java development needs. The good news is that JRebel can eliminate Java redeploys in all popular Java IDEs.

Wondering which IDE to use for your Java development? We've compiled the most popular Java IDEs for Java developers as reported in the 2025 Java Developer Productivity Report. Take a look at our rankings!

In this blog post, we cover what Java LTS is, which JDK versions have long term support, and why it matters.

Choosing between WebSphere Application Server or WebSphere Liberty? Read this blog to see key similarities, differences, and best use cases.

Java application servers come in many varieties, each suited to different use cases. This blog covers the most popular options today, their benefits, and when to use — or avoid — them.

Is IBM WebSphere the right application server for your organization and your needs? Curious about the features, benefits, and drawbacks of this commonly used platform? This blog covers all the details so you have the information you need in one convenient place. 

Cloud development has removed the burden of managing servers and scripts, but it has also introduced new productivity challenges, such as slow redeployments, JVM startup latency, and complex dependency management. How can you overcome these issues to reduce complexity and boost productivity? Read on to find out.

In this article we give an overview of Spring Boot, how it works, how it's used, and compare Spring Boot vs. Spring MVC and Micronaut.

In this blog, we give an overview of WebLogic, including popularity, use cases,  and comparisons to Tomcat and JBoss / Wildfly.

Discover what XRebel is and how it can help you trace your code in real time to identify errors sooner.