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Posted by John Weland
John Weland
42,478 Points

Using Android Studio for straight Java development

Since Android Studio is built on IntelliJ IDEA can I use it for straight Java development or should I install IntelliJ IDEA as well?

2 Answers

Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,413 Points
Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,413 Points

Android Studio makes it impossible to start or configure a straight Java Project. That alone is reason enough to install IDEA alongside it.

John Weland
John Weland
42,478 Points

Thanks for the feedback!

Jacob Bergdahl
Jacob Bergdahl
29,118 Points
Jacob Bergdahl
Jacob Bergdahl
29,118 Points

No. You should definitely only use Android Studio for Android applications.

John Weland
John Weland
42,478 Points

Thanks for the feedback!