I'm (a)live! IntelliJ Platform Gradle Plugin 2.14.0 is (almost) here! And I'm reviewing the build scripts for third-party JetBrains IDE plugins. How good are they? Join me now 👇 👉 Twitch: twitch.tv/hszanowski 👉 YouTube: youtube.com/@hszanowski 👉 X: x.com/hszanowski

Tomorrow 2PM CEST (8AM EST), I'll live-stream and pick up the build scripts review of plugins for JetBrains IDEs plugins you sent me — the second batch 🎉 You should join me also because we're introducing some cool stuff to the IntelliJ Platform Gradle Plugin! See you on Twitch/X/YouTube!

📺 STREAMING NOW! 📺 Plugin development for JetBrains IDEs — sending code snippets to the API Today I'm developing a plugin for JetBrains IDEs to send selected code snippets to the SnipsCo.com API using Kotlin, Ktor, a secret API key, ... Join me live to see how this goes! Links below 👇

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1 is out!

I can't pass them the IntelliJ project sources, but there are other ways

What’s the most useful Gradle task or configuration your team hated when it first landed? You know the drill: - one adds it, - everyone complains the build is getting too complicated, - then nobody wants to live without it <success_kid.bmp> Bonus points if it caused drama in code review. ⚔️

On a scale from “not at all” to “still no,” how much do you care about GitHub achievements?

VS Code has the extension. JetBrains IDEs are next. On Fri, 2PM CET / 9AM ET, I’ll build a plugin for snipsco.com on Twitch/YouTube/X after @wordman.dev pulled me in. I’m on it 🫡 If you want more JetBrains plugin build streams, Gradle reviews, and live coding around real content, follow along.

I'm live and ready to roast!!

New video: Plugin Model v2 for IntelliJ Platform plugins. A plugin is now split into content modules, each with its own descriptor, dependencies, and classloader. It leads to better reload, clear dependencies and paves a way for Remote Development. 🎥 youtu.be/Kfsu0ITcvs0 #JetBrains #IntelliJSDK

Tomorrow, 2:00 PM CET (8:00 AM ET). I’m live-reviewing Gradle build scripts from JetBrains plugins. Not theory. Actual repos. Config cache, custom tasks, IntelliJ Platform Gradle Plugin setup, and whatever smells off. If it runs longer than 1.5h, I’ll do part 2.

Whoa, Grammarly started suggesting fixes to text written in my native language. Are they expanding from English?

The Virtual File System (VFS) is not scary when listening for changes to files within the IntelliJ Platform. Check @halirutan.bsky.social explaining that in a few minutes! Also, how do you like such content form? Do you want more?

This may be a big deal for Android folks — check out the Compose Hotswan plugin for Android Studio created by @skydoves.bsky.social and let me know what you think! plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/30551...

Missed Python 3.14's opportunity

A live stream on that topic is starting now! Join Yuriy and @halirutan.bsky.social to learn how to deal with UI freezes in JetBrains IDEs plugins, and ask them questions live! www.youtube.com/live/Rrddst5...

After 10 years, I bought a new smart bathroom scale and installed its smart app. Guess what question I was asked during registration 👇

Ok, I'm in: if you build a plugin for JetBrains IDEs, I can review your Gradle build script. I'll verify if caching works, introduce all those good practices, and even migrate it out of Groovy. Drop me your GitHub repo, and I'll pick it up next week on the live stream! On me!

UI freezes in your plugin for JetBrains IDEs even when running in the background? 😬 Long-running non-cancellable read actions can block write actions and freeze the IDE. Yuriy just published an article on that and how to fix such issues 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

That's great news. Thanks, @linkedin.com! Let's do some hacking now

Python, nailed!

The best plugin ideas are often painfully unglamorous. Not "AI for everything." More like "remove one annoying team-specific mistake" or "turn 6 clicks into 1" If a plugin kills a tiny repeated friction point, people will keep using it.

Next week, Yuriy gives a talk on UI freezes in JetBrains IDE plugins. Also, @halirutan.bsky.social highlighted that Yuriy experiments with skills to help AI agents bear problems you face. Want to learn more? Join them on Thursday, March 19, at 03:00 PM UTC 📺 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

If you build plugins for @jetbrains.com IDEs, UI freezes are among the fastest ways to ruin the UX. My colleague Yuriy will host a livestream on why they happen, how plugin code can accidentally block the UI thread, and how to avoid it. Details 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Curious to know what @jetbrains.com Developer Advocates do on Bluesky? Here's a list you should use 👇 bsky.app/profile/did:...

Ok, the final call — which feed reader app is the best?

We run a survey among devs extending @JetBrains IDEs — heroes not working for us 🫡 We got an interesting insight into what's good and what's bad — a great road sign for us, and an interesting read for you! 📊 Check the @halirutan's article below. Cheers!

That’s not software, but it’s still good kind of development. I found my thing! — a jump rope — only earlier this year. I’m not good at it yet, no tricks, but after twenty-something years in tech, I know it’s all about consistency. Keep it up, whatever your drill is! 🙌

JetBrains IntelliJ Platform tooling hacking 👨‍💻 Grammar Kit Inside IntelliJ Platform Gradle Plugin. Merging two Gradle build system plugins into one — what can possibly go wrong?? Steaming now! 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/hszanowski 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hszanowski

I found a “two plugins” problem and decided to…merge them 😄 If you use the Gradle Grammar Kit Plugin, this should make your life simpler (and mine less painful) 📺 Live coding it Tue 3rd, 9am CET Twitch: twitch.tv/hszanowski YouTube: youtube.com/@hszanowski Details in 🧵

Building a JetBrains IDE language plugin? Grammar-Kit helps you test grammars and generate lexer/parser files (JVM + Gradle). It’s shaky in IDE 2026.1—I’ll debug it live on Twitch/YouTube. Join and ask questions! 👉 www.twitch.tv/hszanowski 👉 www.youtube.com/@hszanowski

JetBrains IntelliJ Platform tooling hacking ALERT 🚨 I'm fixing issues in the tooling used for creating plugins for JetBrains IDEs. One bug to fix is caused by the new Android Studio archive naming. Join me now! 🫡 👉 www.twitch.tv/hszanowski 👉 www.youtube.com/@hszanowski

The IT take on extreme sports? Start updating your OS a few minutes before the meeting. 😅 (progress bar: I do what I want) 🫠

A nice explanation of the Stable Diffusion! In only two minutes, Patrick can make you familiar with the concept of the "squint your eyes to see PyCharm in the mountains" thing. 🔥😑

British folks at 3 AM

I'm creating a reference demo that shows how a third-party JetBrains IDE plugin can support OAuth2 login in a way that’s clear, safe, and easy to reuse. Live! Join me on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/hszanowski

@youtrack.cloud, the best bug tracker ever 🐛

I fixed my desk setup — ergonomic again ✅ Now it’s time to start streaming. You’ll see plugin development, hacking, and fixing things, live and in public. 🎦 Want in? Tell me, and I’ll ping you when I’m online.

Easy to miss, but it’s a big one: GitHub Dependabot can finally update the Gradle Wrapper 🔥 Do you rely on automated PRs in your projects?

I've been told no one will notice that — prove them wrong 🫣 The upcoming 2026.1 release of JetBrains IDEs rolls out a smooth caret in the code editor to please your eyes! 💅 Hot or not?? P.S. Already available in 2026.1 EAP!

Oh, this is new! This companion object is a read-only code block. What do you think? #kotlin #intellijidea

And this 1st of January 🫠 The day I ate leftover sushi, I then ordered a burger with fries and a liter of Coke. But in the evening, I made up my mind and drove 15km for a second-hand Apple Watch. That was a good call! 😆

I installed Fortnite...🫣

🐛 Debugger architecture redesign lands in IntelliJ Platform 2026.1 Split frontend/backend to power Remote Development—snappier, more stable debugging. Most plugins unchanged in Local IDE, but test with 2026.1 EAP & check logs. Details in the blog post 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Ah, yes. The new Rider devs' splash screen. 🥰

-10 °C (14 °F) outside, not a soul in sight — the perfect, crisp morning for a cardio with the dog!

A dog toy from IKEA. Why am I not surprised? 😂

Rate my passive radiator mod

Aydar from the IntelliJ Platform UI team wrote a blog post about recent changes to the Search Everywhere API to enhance remote development support in JetBrains IDEs. If you develop a plugin using this part of the API, this is a must-read! blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

There's no time to waste while something is Thinking... 🫣