JetBrains Academy July Updates
Kotlin turns 15, AI training programs and IntelliJ conference
1Building AI Applications
Ardit Sulce's Gen AI Engineer Bootcamp teaches how to develop real AI applications in PyCharm. Participants will create local coding assistants, RAG apps, Google Sheets automations, and voice AI assistants. The course offers free hands-on practice with IDE integration, providing a practical opportunity for those looking to advance in AI development.
2Mastering Pandas Library
The new pandas course skips traditional video lectures in favor of real-time coding feedback within the IDE. Learners will complete two portfolio projects: a TED Talks recommender system and an LLM compute cost analysis. Based on official documentation, the course aims to deliver practical data science skills efficiently.
3Kotlin's 15th Anniversary
Kotlin, Google's preferred language for Android, celebrates its 15th anniversary. JetBrains' Hyperskill platform offers free access to all Kotlin courses until October 9. Fully interoperable with Java and featuring Kotlin Multiplatform for cross-platform development, this presents a significant learning opportunity for mobile developers.
4IntelliJ IDEA Conf 2026
The schedule for IntelliJ IDEA Conference 2026 (September 8-9) has been announced. Sessions will cover modern Java/Kotlin, JVM's future direction, AI-assisted workflows, and performance optimization. Practical talks delivered by JetBrains engineers will provide valuable insights for professional developers.
5Learning Python in AI Era
Python Software Foundation Director Sheena O'Connell emphasizes the importance of fundamental programming skills despite AI chatbots. Highlighting that hands-on projects outweigh prompt engineering, O'Connell advocates for Python education in schools and maintaining core coding competencies.
6Kotlin's Technical Advantages
Kotlin's full Java interoperability allows seamless integration into existing projects. Features like null safety, extension functions, and coroutine support significantly boost developer productivity. The language shows growing adoption, particularly within the Android ecosystem.
7IDE-Integrated Learning
JetBrains Academy directly integrates all courses with IntelliJ-based IDEs. This enables students to immediately apply theoretical knowledge with real-time error checking and code completion features. Such tight integration accelerates and enhances the learning process substantially.
8Contributing to Developer Ecosystem
JetBrains' educational initiatives address software developers' continuous learning needs. Supported by free resources and conferences, this ecosystem plays a critical role for developers adapting to new technologies. These efforts represent strategic investments shaping the industry's future.
Original article: The JetBrains Blog — JetBrains Akademi'den Temmuz Güncellemeleri