Efficient IDE use for developers and power users (The Course)
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Course Info

This course includes 2 attempts.

Are you ready to transform your coding workflow and become a more efficient developer?

This comprehensive course is designed to help you master IntelliJ IDEA, one of the most powerful Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) available. Through practical lessons and real-world scenarios, you'll learn how to navigate the interface seamlessly, utilize advanced editing features, and implement time-saving shortcuts.

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this course will equip you with the tools to write code faster and with less effort — allowing you to spend more time solving problems and less time wrestling with your IDE.

What do we have to offer?

Unlike other IntelliJ IDEA courses that simply list shortcuts, this course is designed to help you build lasting efficiency habits.

💡 Real-world scenarios – You’ll learn by applying techniques to actual coding situations.

💡 Taught by experienced software developers – Get insider knowledge on how to think like a fast, efficient developer.

💡 More than just hotkeys – This course focuses on mindset shifts, tool mastery, and workflow optimization.

💡 Engaging and interactive – With quizzes, exercises, and a touch of humor, this course makes learning fun!

💡 Keyboard-first development – Learn how to navigate, edit, and refactor without ever reaching for the mouse.

Who Is This Course For?

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by slow IDE interactions or want to boost your coding speed, this course is for you.

🔹 Developers and software engineers who want to level up their efficiency in IntelliJ IDEA.

🔹 Keyboard-first power users who want to reduce reliance on the mouse and work at maximum speed.

🔹 New IntelliJ IDEA users looking to transition smoothly from other IDEs.

🔹 Seasoned programmers who know their way around the code but want to refine their workflow.

🔹 Tech leads, architects, and code reviewers who frequently navigate large codebases and need rapid context switching.

What do you get?

One-time purchase, lifetime access

60-day money-back guarantee

Includes future updates and additional resources

Includes a certificate of completion, upon successfully completing the quizzes

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Categories

  • Computers and Programming
  • Java
  • IDEs

Course Material

  • Introduction
  • Meet the Team
  • Course Prerequisites
  • Course Structure
  • General tips for efficient learning
  • Wrapping Up
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    Did you pay attention?2 attempts allowed
  • The basics of hotkey usage
  • Keeping your hands on the keyboard
  • Artboard 3 Created with Sketch.
    Time trial: Copy-pasta
  • The action menu
  • IntelliJ’s Help menu && Productivity Guide
  • Indentation and code formatting
  • Automatic code formatting
  • Undo and Redo
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    The Undo-Redo dance
  • Wrapping up
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    Basic Review Quiz3 attempts allowed
  • Navigation
  • Opening a file
  • Word Skipping
  • The CamelHumps Setting
  • Method navigation
  • Jump to line
  • File navigation
  • Bird’s eye view
  • Wrapping up
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    Navigation Review quiz3 attempts allowed
  • Editing Basics
  • Selecting Text
  • IntelliJ’s Suggestions: Auto-Correct on Steroids
  • Artboard 3 Created with Sketch.
    Time Trial: Editing Techniques
  • Line-based Editing
  • Cleaning your Code
  • Generating Test Code
  • Automatic rewrites
  • Wrapping up
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    Basic Editing Review quiz2 attempts allowed

Instructors

    • Stijn Dejongh is a systems thinker, architect, and quiet coach.

      He writes about software development, team dynamics, and the messy space between architecture and human behavior. His work blends technical clarity with psychological insight, always rooted in the realities of complex systems.

      Stijn prefers honest questions over polished slogans. He values mentorship over management, coherence over cleverness, and structure over spectacle. His writing lives at the intersection of calm, clarity, and context. You can find more of his work at patterns.sddevelopment.be, where he shares architectural practices, thought frameworks, and reflections on building better systems — and becoming a better part of them.

    • Tim Schraepen is a seasoned software crafter and coach at Kunlabora, passionate about continuous improvement at individual, team, and organization levels. He facilitates the SoCraTes Belgium unconference, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the developer community. With years of experience using IntelliJ IDEA, Tim has honed techniques to streamline coding and boost efficiency. He also has a background in live coding on Twitch, sharing insights into real-time problem-solving and software crafting.

Community

This course has a private forum for learners who are taking this course.

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