How to Install IntelliJ IDEA for Java and MySQL Projects on Windows 11 [2025]

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In this video, we walk you through installing IntelliJ IDEA (Community Edition) on Windows as part of our series where we set up a Java project, connect it to a MySQL database, and build a complete application.

You’ll learn:

00:18 : How to download IntelliJ IDEA and select the Community version.
01:10 : Step-by-step installation instructions for Windows 11.
01:35 : How to configure IntelliJ for Java development.
03:45 : Tips on customizing your IDE.
04:14 : How to create your first Java project.
Whether you're on Windows or Linux, IntelliJ IDEA works perfectly. If you’d like a Linux-specific tutorial, let me know in the comments!

Next up: We’ll install the required driver and update the Java code to communicate with the database. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!

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