Application method of new version UI of idea + use method of non test qualification and related introduction

Here are IntelliJ IDEA new edition UI How to apply for test qualification and how to experience in advance without test qualification .    

         One 、IDEA new edition UI To apply for the address ：https://www.jetbrains.com/lp/intellij-new-ui-preview

                After entering, fill in the email and questionnaire to submit the application , Pay attention to the email address after submission , After obtaining the test qualification, the official will send you an email to your mailbox , Follow the steps in the email to take the test .

         Two 、 Not qualified to experience the method directly ：

                1. Need your idea Version is 2022 Latest version or EAP edition ,EAP Version is definitely something you can experience , Other versions are not sure , Or slightly different from the official publicity map .

                2. open idea after , Double click anywhere shift key , A search box will pop up , Then enter... In the pop-up search box registry And return .

                3. Found in the pop-up dialog ide.experimental.ui This configuration item , Check him out .

                4. Check it and click close And restart idea.

                5. stay idea Change... In settings idea The theme of New Dark.

        JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA The team celebrated their... Last year 20 birthday . In the past 20 Mid year , The team has been improving every aspect of the product , Including its user interface and usability . However , In the meantime, the team was UI Many aspects of are relatively small , Mainly because the team wants the team IDE Millions of existing users can always use what they are familiar with UI. meanwhile , Industry UI The trend is developing , The team has many new users telling UI It looks a little cumbersome and outdated . Solving this problem will inevitably involve substantial changes . therefore , The team made a bold decision , Will take a new look at UI And completely reimagine IntelliJ IDEA And the related IDE Appearance in today's era .

The team's goal is to reduce visual complexity , Make it easy for users to access basic functions , And present complex functions level by level as required —— Will create neatness 、 Modern and professional look and feel .

new edition UI Major changes to include ：

• Contains new VCS、 Simplified main toolbar for projects and running widgets .

• New tool window layout .

• New light and dark themes .

• Updated icon set .

Fleet It means that the team tries to rebuild the whole... From scratch IDE The new product , The new version UI Is the team's understanding of the existing JetBrains IDE Redesign of the product line . The team changed the master IDE The appearance of the window and some aspects of the user experience , All code centric functions and integrations continue to work in the same way as before . new edition UI Is expected to work with all IntelliJ The plug-in is fully compatible （ The theme plug-in may need to be updated ）.

Build a new version UI It's a big task , It will affect the daily work of all users of the team . Because of this , The team is taking a step-by-step and feedback oriented approach to advance this work . Now? , The team is about to launch a preview program , Limited number of users will be provided with a new version UI Preemptive preview access to , And provide them with the option to share feedback directly with the design and development team . Later this year , The team will open the new version to all users UI Trial permission , The team plans to make it the default next year UI —— Start with new users , Then to all other users . new edition UI Eventually, it will be based on IntelliJ Available in products , But the launch of some products may be delayed .

In the team on the new version UI The refinement and perfection of （ Based on the insightful feedback the team expects from users ） At the same time , The team also plans to launch the new version UI Become the default UI Keep the old version and the new version at the same time UI At least a year . The team is also ready to revise the launch schedule based on the feedback received , In case the team needs to do more design work in some areas .