Explore a new AI tools course, apply for a JetBrains Foundation CSAI scholarship, and read an essay on why productive struggle matters when learning to code.

JetBrains is a software development company known for its suite of developer tools, including integrated development environments (IDEs) such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and WebStorm. Through its platform, JetBrains provides developers with powerful tools for coding, debugging, and collaboration, across a wide range of programming languages and frameworks. From their blog developers can learn about JetBrains' IDE features, productivity tips, and best practices for using its tools effectively to streamline their development workflows and boost productivity.

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JetBrains Academy's May 2026 digest covers four items: up to 40 full scholarships for the CSAI BSc program at Neapolis University Pafos (deadline June 9), a new self-paced course on integrating AI tools into developer workflows (code generation, debugging, testing, refactoring), a program for course creators to embed their content into JetBrains IDEs, and an essay on why productive struggle matters in learning to code versus over-relying on AI tutors. A webinar recap on context engineering and agentic AI in software development is also included.

JetBrains Academy – May Digest