#### 1. Installing IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition (CE) 1. Download and Install: - Go to the [IntelliJ IDEA website](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/) and download the Community Edition. - Install it on your system by following the installation instructions. --- #### 2. Setting Up IntelliJ IDEA for Java Development 1. Open IntelliJ IDEA: - Launch IntelliJ IDEA after installation. 2. Create a New Java Project: - Click on `New Project` from the welcome screen. - Select `Java` from the list of project types. - Ensure the Project SDK is set to the JDK you installed earlier. If not, click `New...` and navigate to the JDK installation directory. - Click `Next`, then `Finish` to create the project. 3. Write Java Code: - In the Project view, right-click the `src` folder, select `New` > `Java Class`, and name it `Main`. - Add the following code to `Main.java`: ```java public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("Hello, World!"); } } ``` --- #### 3. Running Your Java Project 1. Run the Java Program: - Right-click `Main.java` in the Project view and select `Run 'Main.main()'`. - Alternatively, you can click the green play button in the top-right corner of the editor. 2. View Output: - The output will be displayed in the Run window at the bottom of the IDE.