
In the case of a java application you will require the Java Development Kit(JDK). An SDK is a software platform of toolsets required to develop an application for a particular language, framework or environment. 2.2 Project SDKĮvery project that you create will require a Software Development Kit (SDK). In this example we shall look at the Java project type. In an instance where you want to use a build configuration tool like maven, you will then choose Maven as the project type. The structure that is created by IntelliJ can still be updated to suit your own personal preferences. IntelliJ will then create for you the project structure for a typical Java application. When creating a standard Java project you will select Java as the project type.

When creating a new project in IntelliJ you have several project types to choose from as displayed in the left panel of the New Project dialog. When you open intelliJ after the installation has been done you will be greeted by the welcome screen: Welcome screenĬlick -> Create New Project New Project 2.1 Project Type A project is a representation of a complete solution that you have developed and comprises of source code, libraries and configuration files.

When you working with intelliJ everything that you do you do it within the context of a project.

