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A Practical Guide to Using Logpoints to Debug Java and gRPC Without Stopping the Server

A Practical Guide to Using Logpoints to Debug Java and gRPC Without Stopping the Server

JetBrains explains how to use Logpoints in IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2 to diagnose Java and gRPC application errors at runtime, while modifying them and adding expressions without rebuilding or redeploying the application. The article explains why this method can be more suitable than breakpoints or println statements in some scenarios, especially when stopping the server causes gRPC request timeouts.

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Java 27 Arrives with Four Stable Features and Security and Performance Improvements

Java 27 Arrives with Four Stable Features and Security and Performance Improvements

Java released version 27 on September 15, 2026, bringing nine JEP initiatives, including four stable features: adopting G1 as the default garbage collector in all environments, compact object headers, and a post-quantum-resistant hybrid key exchange. JetBrains confirmed IntelliJ IDEA support for the release from day one.