System Requirements for WebStorm 2020.1

If you're planning to use WebStorm 2020.1, a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) from JetBrains, you'll need to ensure that your system meets its minimum requirements. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what it takes to run WebStorm smoothly.

System Requirements

To run WebStorm 2020.1, you'll need any Linux distribution that supports Gnome, KDE, or Unity DE with at least Ģ.5 GB of free space available for the program and another 1 GB for caches. Additionally, a solid-state drive with at least 5 GB of free space is recommended.

Screen Resolution

To ensure an optimal viewing experience, we recommend a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels.

Other Development Environments from JetBrains

If you're already familiar with other development environments based on IntelliJ's framework, such as AppCode, CLion, DataGrip, GoLand, PhpStorm, PyCharm, Rider, RubyMine, or MPS, you'll be pleased to know that WebStorm 2020.1 shares many of the same features and capabilities.

History of IntelliJ IDEA

IntelliJ IDEA has a rich history dating back to January 2001 when it was first released as one of the first available Java IDEs with advanced code navigation and code refactoring capabilities integrated. In December 2014, Google announced version 1.0 of Android Studio, an open-source IDE for Android apps based on the open source community edition.

Commercial Edition

The commercial Ultimate Edition provides additional features and remains available for a fee. JetBrains also began distributing a limited version of IntelliJ IDEA consisting of open-source features under the moniker Community Edition.

Open-Source Apache License 2.0

In 2009, JetBrains released the source code for IntelliJ IDEA under the open-source Apache License 2.0.

Whether you're using WebStorm 2020.1 for commercial development or personal projects, it's essential to ensure that your system meets its minimum requirements. By following this guide, you'll be well on your way to a smooth and enjoyable development experience with WebStorm 2020.1.

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