How to Create a Hello World Program using IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create a Hello World Program using IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you need to have the following installed on your computer:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or later.
• IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition installed on your computer.

Step 1: Create a New Project

Open IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition and click on "Create New Project" from the welcome screen or go to "File" > "New" > "Project".

Create New Project

In the "New Project" dialog, select "Java" from the list of project types on the left-hand side. Then, select the version of the JDK that you have installed on your computer and click on "Next".

Select Project Type

Step 2: Configure Project Settings

In the "Project SDK" section, make sure the JDK that you have installed is selected. Then, click on "Next".

Configure Project Settings

Step 3: Create a New Java Class

In the "Create New Class" dialog, enter "HelloWorld" as the class name and click on "OK".

Create New Class

IntelliJ IDEA will create a new Java class file with the name "HelloWorld.java" and the following content:

public class HelloWorld {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Hello, World!");
    }
}
    

Step 4: Run the Program

Click on the green "Run" arrow in the top-right corner of the window to run the program.

Run the Program

You should see the output "Hello, World!" in the console window