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An open-source remake of the short-lived jetbrains Git client
"Rebased" is an open-source initiative focused on reviving a discontinued JetBrains Git client by creating a streamlined version of IntelliJ IDEA centered around enhanced Git functionality. This project emerges from community requests and utilizes the IntelliJ platform, removing non-essential plugins to craft a lightweight interface optimized for Git operations through custom UI modifications. Its significance is underscored by its status as one of the most sought-after features among JetBrains users on YouTrack.
The installation process involves downloading from GitHub releases, with Linux users recommended to use tools like AppManager or Gear Lever for ease of updates. The project's source code can be accessed via Git, which includes necessary Android submodules, and requires IntelliJ IDEA 2023.2 or later alongside specific configurations for JDK, Maven, and memory settings. Building the software involves using an installers.cmd script to generate installation packages compatible with both Windows and Unix systems.
Contributions acknowledge prior efforts by "obiscr/intellij-community," while largely retaining documentation from its upstream source, IntelliJ community edition. As a nascent development endeavor, the project is continually adapting as contributors familiarize themselves with the complexities of the platform's architecture.
Keywords: #phi4, Android modules, AppImage, CI/CD environment, Docker container, Git client, Git config, IntelliJ, JetBrains IDE, Linux, Maven plugin, UI tweaks, Windows, open-source
github.com 6 hours ago
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Standardizing Source Maps
Source maps play a crucial role in modern web development by enabling developers to link minified or transpiled code back to its original source, which significantly aids debugging and maintenance processes. Initially lacking an official standard, the creation of Revision 3 in 2011 marked a pivotal advancement with improvements like segment-based entries, Base64 VLQ encoding, and relative encoding, enhancing efficiency especially for large files. However, without a formalized standard, limitations persisted, such as using informal methods like `x_google_ignoreList` to exclude files from debugging or relying on tools like `pasta-sourcemaps` for decoding function names in stack traces.
Recognizing these challenges, Bloomberg spearheaded an initiative in 2023 to establish a formal standard through Ecma International. This effort culminated in the adoption of ECMA-426 by the end of 2024, providing consistency across development tools and platforms. The forthcoming introduction of features like Scopes and Range Mappings aims to further enhance debugging capabilities and mapping precision, respectively. The establishment of ECMA-426 as an official standard represents a significant milestone for the JavaScript ecosystem, fostering collaboration and innovation among various stakeholders, including browsers, tool developers, and open-source communities.
Keywords: #phi4, Bloomberg, Browser, Bundlers, Compilation, Debugging, Devtools, ECMA-426, Google, Igalia, JavaScript, JetBrains, Mapping, Minification, Mozilla, Open Source, Optimization, Range Mappings, Revision 3, Scopes, Source Maps, Specification, Standardization, TC39-TG4, Vercel, Web Development
bloomberg.github.io 15 hours ago
https://github.com/EpicGamesExt/raddebugger?tab=readme- 3 hours ago
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Source Maps: Shipping Features Through Standards
Source maps are critical tools in modern web development, enabling developers to trace minified or compiled code back to its original source, thereby streamlining debugging processes. Initially developed without an official standard, their format was informally shared via a Google Doc among various parties for over a decade, limiting enhancements and new feature additions. The landscape began to shift with Revision 3 of the source map format in 2011, which improved efficiency by adopting segment-based mappings encoded with Base64 VLQ instead of per-character mapping IDs. Despite these advancements, progress was stymied until Bloomberg spearheaded efforts to formalize the specification under Ecma International (TC39), culminating in its official recognition as ECMA-426 by late 2024.
The future of source maps looks promising with upcoming features such as Scopes and Range Mappings. Scopes are designed to incorporate scope and binding information, reflecting modern JavaScript compilation techniques more accurately within source maps. Simultaneously, Range Mappings aim to increase mapping precision without significantly expanding data size. These innovations are expected to enhance the debugging experience in browser developer tools further. This evolution of source maps exemplifies the collaborative nature of open-source development, highlighting significant contributions from major tech entities and ongoing efforts to refine web development standards for improved practices.
Keywords: #phi4, Bloomberg, Bundlers, Chrome DevTools, Compilation, Debugging, Devtools, ECMA-426, Error Monitoring, Firefox, Google Closure Tools, Igalia, JavaScript, JetBrains, Minification, Open Source, Optimization, Replay Debuggers, Source Maps, Specification, Standardization, TC39-TG4, Vercel, Web Development
bloomberg.github.io a day ago
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Jetbrains: Air Launches as Public Preview – A New Wave of Dev Tooling
JetBrains has introduced the Public Preview of JetBrains Air, an innovative agentic development environment designed to seamlessly integrate AI agents into coding tasks within a unified interface. This platform allows developers to delegate and manage multiple AI-powered tasks concurrently without disrupting existing workflows. It provides tools for precise task definition and efficient codebase navigation, enabling interactions with context-specific agent inputs rather than relying on general text prompts.
JetBrains Air supports several AI agents by default, including Codex, Claude Agent, Gemini CLI, and Junie, with the capability to switch between them smoothly as part of its workflow integration. The platform can run these agents either locally or in isolated Docker containers, ensuring safe management of concurrent tasks. By maintaining all tasks within a single window and alerting users when attention is required for other tasks, Air simplifies user interaction.
The platform supports both subscription-based access and Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) models, with plans to expand into team collaboration features in the future. The primary aim of this release is to enhance individual productivity while laying the groundwork for future collaborative developments between humans and AI agents.
Keywords: #phi4, AI Agents, Agent Orchestration, Agentic Development, Air, Codex, Dev Tooling, Docker Containers, IDE, JetBrains, JetBrains Account, Public Preview, Team Collaboration
blog.jetbrains.com 2 days ago
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Android released a new official LLM code-generation benchmark: Android Bench
Android has launched "Android Bench," an official benchmark aimed at evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) specifically tailored for Android application development. The purpose of this initiative is to boost productivity by leveraging AI that comprehends the complexities of the Android environment. This leaderboard assesses LLMs on practical tasks, including managing breaking changes across software updates, addressing domain-specific challenges such as wearable networking, and transitioning to Jetpack Compose. The benchmark features carefully selected tasks from public GitHub repositories, which are verified using unit or instrumentation tests to ensure accuracy in solutions. By establishing a dependable baseline, Android Bench enables model creators to pinpoint areas needing enhancement, thus promoting the creation of more effective AI tools for developers. This collaborative effort involves companies like JetBrains and is designed to uphold high standards of app development within the Android ecosystem.
Keywords: #phi4, AI, Android, Android Bench, GitHub, JetBrains, Jetpack Compose, LLM, benchmark, code-generation, development tasks, leaderboard, model creators, productivity, unit tests
android-developers.googleblog.com 5 days ago
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PHP Reads
Stefan Priebsch and Sebastian Bergmann have introduced PHP Reads, a weekly newsletter dedicated to sharing curated, high-quality PHP blog posts without ads or tracking, aiming to counteract the influx of low-value AI-generated content by offering insightful and well-reasoned articles. Concurrently, The PHP Foundation has appointed Elizabeth Barron as its new Executive Director, leveraging her expertise in open-source governance, fundraising, and developer outreach to bolster the foundation's operations. This transition follows Roman Pronskiy's move from Executive Director to a board position while retaining his role at JetBrains, reflecting strategic leadership changes within the organization. The selection process for Elizabeth was carefully managed by a committee that included Sebastian Bergmann, who underscores the significance of ensuring The PHP Foundation's long-term health and stability for the broader community. These developments highlight concerted efforts to enhance quality and governance in the PHP ecosystem.
Keywords: #phi4, AI-generated content, Elizabeth Barron, Executive Director, JetBrains, PHP Foundation, PHP Reads, Roman Pronskiy, Sebastian Bergmann, Stefan Priebsch, ads-free, board role, committee, curated, developer outreach, fundraising, insight, long-term health, open-source community governance, perspectives, practical reasoning, thephpfoundation, tracking-free, weekly selection
phpreads.com 7 days ago
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Welcoming Elizabeth Barron as the New Executive Director of the PHP Foundation
The PHP Foundation has appointed Elizabeth Barron as its new Executive Director following Roman Pronskiy's transition to concentrate on his responsibilities at JetBrains while maintaining a position on the Board. Selected by a committee that included Nils Adermann and Sebastian Bergmann, Barron is recognized for her extensive background in open-source governance, community building, and outreach. Her notable experience includes co-founding a nonprofit aimed at supporting underrepresented groups within the PHP community, leading developer programs at GitHub, and contributing to CHAOSS. This rich expertise equips her well for steering the Foundation into its upcoming phase. Elizabeth Barron is dedicated to amplifying The PHP Foundation's influence and ensuring the sustained growth of PHP. Her appointment has been warmly received by the community, eager to see her contributions to the foundation's future.
Keywords: #phi4, Ben Ramsey, Board of Directors, CHAOSS, Community Manager, Elizabeth Barron, GitHub, JetBrains, Lorna Mitchell, Nils Adermann, PHP community, Patchwork initiative, Roman Pronskiy, Sebastian Bergmann, community building, developers, fundraising, impact, non-binary individuals, nonprofit, open-source governance, outreach operations, strategy, transition, web, women
thephp.foundation 10 days ago
https://opencollective.com/phpfoundation#category-BUDGET 7 days ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE4g1Tl6RQw 7 days ago
https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/12/02 7 days ago
https://wikimediafoundation.org/annualreports/2023-2024 7 days ago
https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-were-to 7 days ago
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Elizabeth Barron Is the New Executive Director of the PHP Foundation
The PHP Foundation has appointed Elizabeth Barron as its new Executive Director, succeeding Roman Pronskiy, who is transitioning to a role at JetBrains while continuing his involvement with the Board of Directors. Barron was selected through an extensive selection process by a search committee and brings significant expertise in open-source governance, community building, and outreach operations from her previous roles. Her notable achievements include co-founding an organization that supports women and non-binary individuals in PHP and leading developer programs at GitHub. With her appointment, the foundation anticipates enhanced impact within the global PHP community through Barron's leadership. During this transition period, Roman Pronskiy will play a crucial role in facilitating a seamless handover of responsibilities to Elizabeth. The PHP Foundation expresses optimism about the future under Barron's direction and looks forward to further developments with her at the helm.
Keywords: #phi4, Ben Ramsey, Board of Directors, CHAOSS, Community Manager, Elizabeth Barron, GitHub, JetBrains, Lorna Mitchell, Nils Adermann, PHP Foundation, PHP community, Patchwork initiative, Roman Pronskiy, Sebastian Bergmann, community building, developers, fundraising, impact, open-source governance, outreach operations, search committee, strategy, transition, web
thephp.foundation 12 days ago
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The IDE might die – taking my favorite programming language with it
The author reflects on their long-standing appreciation for the F# programming language in backend development while acknowledging the transformative impact of emerging AI tools like Claude Code on their coding practices. These advanced code-generation tools have reduced reliance on traditional Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as JetBrains Rider, leading to a shift from manual coding to managing and reviewing AI-generated code. This change has implications for workflow efficiency but also raises concerns about the future viability of F#, whose use is tightly linked with specific IDEs facing uncertain economic prospects. As full-featured development environments become less critical, the author decides not to port existing F# backend projects, opting instead for languages with larger user bases or compatibility with simpler editors in future endeavors. They indicate a preference for TypeScript due to its broader adoption and flexibility, illustrating an evolving approach influenced by technological advancements and practical considerations within software development.
Keywords: #phi4, AI, Apple review, F#, Git, IDE, Ionide, JetBrains, Rider, Sentry, TypeScript, Visual Studio, backend, crashes, developer experience, economic future, ecosystem, frontend, mobile app, plugin, technology stack, user base, workflow
thomasbandt.com 14 days ago
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Show HN: StudentOS – Track the $14,200 in student benefits you're leaving behind
StudentOS is a free platform designed to help students manage and track software benefits associated with their student status. It addresses the common challenge of keeping up with over 50 available benefits, such as GitHub Pack and AWS Educate, by providing an organized workspace where users can see claimed benefits, monitor expiration dates, and calculate their total return on investment. Developed independently within three weeks, StudentOS simplifies benefit management by eliminating the need for extensive searching or maintaining cumbersome spreadsheets. Benefits are clearly grouped based on status, offering a structured view of earned perks without cluttered tabs or disorganized information. The platform is accessible at studentos.tech, providing students with an efficient tool to manage their software benefits seamlessly.
Keywords: #phi4, AWS Educate, Azure, GitHub Pack, JetBrains, Notion, ROI, StudentOS, claim, discounts, expiry tracker, perks, savings ledger, software benefits, student benefits, student identity, track, workspace
www.studentos.tech 14 days ago
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Rust in Production: JetBrains
Vitaly Bragilevsky from JetBrains discusses the company's approach to supporting the Rust programming language by balancing proprietary tool development with contributions to community-driven projects. Although JetBrains does not contribute directly to core Rust projects like rust-analyzer, they collaborate closely with the Rust Foundation and engage in shared initiatives to align with community goals. This strategy is exemplified by their new IDE, RustRover, which integrates existing Rust ecosystem tools, such as leveraging these tools without causing fragmentation, and focusing on providing developers with diverse tooling choices.
JetBrains' decision to develop a standalone product for Rust was driven by the language's increasing adoption across various industries and the company's commitment to enhancing user experience. By analyzing user surveys that reveal industry trends, application types, and common pain points like debugging challenges or asynchronous workflow needs, JetBrains tailors its tools to meet specific demands, notably investing in debugger quality and optimizing experiences for backend applications using async Rust code.
RustRover offers a comprehensive IDE experience by integrating custom analysis capabilities alongside features such as advanced debugging specifically designed for Rust's constructs. This approach promotes continuous improvement in the developer community through multiple analyzers. JetBrains' involvement with the Rust Foundation is aimed at fostering a sustainable ecosystem that enhances infrastructure and addresses long-term development challenges, rather than seeking technical advantages.
The article also highlights challenges in testing within Rust, particularly the verbosity associated with using third-party crates for mocks or fixtures. However, tools like cargo nextest are evolving to improve test execution efficiency without altering Rust's built-in testing model, focusing on performance improvements and seamless CI integration to ease large-scale project management.
In summary, JetBrains complements existing Rust ecosystem tools with its own developments while ensuring alignment with broader community efforts. This strategy supports Rust's growth by promoting a sustainable and diverse tooling landscape that caters to the evolving needs of developers.
Keywords: #phi4, AI features, GDB, IDE, JetBrains, LLDB, Rust, Rust Foundation, RustRover, adoption, async Rust, cargo nextest, collaboration, competition, debugging, ecosystem, infrastructure, productivity, rust-analyzer, surveys, sustainability, testing ergonomics, tooling
serokell.io 14 days ago
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