IntelliJ IDEA 9 Released, Includes Free Edition

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IntelliJ IDEA 9 is finally out, bringing you lots of goodies across the board!

If you haven’t followed the EAP (Early Access Program) or missed the Beta release, here is a quick summary of the key new features and improvements in this release:

Two editions : Community Edition, free and open-source, and Ultimate Edition, encompassing 100% of the famous IntelliJ IDEA functionality

: Community Edition, free and open-source, and Ultimate Edition, encompassing 100% of the famous IntelliJ IDEA functionality Much faster environment , with background indexing on startup

, with background indexing on startup Extensive Java EE 6 support

Many productivity features in core Java functionality

in core Java functionality Best-of-breed PHP support , with dedicated debugger, PHPUnit, etc.

, with dedicated debugger, PHPUnit, etc. Visual editor for defining the structure of project deliverables (.war, .ear archives, etc.)

for defining the structure of project deliverables (.war, .ear archives, etc.) AIR support, ActionScript refactorings, and other Flex support improvements

And lots more!

Read more about what’s new and download a free 30-day trial today.

Buy or upgrade to IntelliJ IDEA 9 right now.

Oh, and did you happen to buy your IntelliJ IDEA 8 license on or after October 1, 2009? If so, download v9 and upgrade right now — for free!

Start enjoying this latest and greatest IntelliJ IDEA every day — like we do!

— IntelliJ IDEA Team