# What's New in IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2 Enhances developer experience with Java 27 and Kotlin 2.4 support. - **Source:** [The JetBrains Blog](https://brifing.si/source/782eebd1-7be8-49cc-b27c-e552516691b2) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Topic:** [Software & Engineering](https://brifing.si/c/engineering) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2b154183-e278-46c1-8b5c-fb688f50546f ## Release Highlights IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2 introduces updates to streamline adoption of latest Java ecosystem technologies. The update supports Java 27 and Kotlin 2.4 from day one, and is available through the IDE or Toolbox App. ## AI and Productivity Enhancements New features include native GitHub Copilot integration and third-party AI completion support. Productivity tools like logpoints and dependency completion significantly improve the coding experience. ## Spring and Debugging Improvements Enhanced database migration workflows and richer Spring Security insights optimize Spring development. New debugging capabilities allow easier navigation from runtime output to source code. ## Docker and Git Integrations The update brings Docker Compose improvements and simplified Git conflict resolution. Early Gradle 10 support with migration assistance is also included for smoother build processes. ## New Technology Support This version adds Terraform testing framework and TypeScript 7.0 support. Platform-wide stability, performance, and usability improvements further enhance developer productivity. ## User Feedback Matters JetBrains emphasizes that user feedback plays a crucial role in product development. IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2 is now available for download, inviting developers to try new features and share their experiences. ## Sources covering this story - https://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2026/07/intellij-idea-2026-2/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._