How to Make IntelliJ IDEA Work Like Eclipse: Enabling Eclipse Shortcuts and Debugger

Introduction: For developers switching between Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA, the transition can sometimes feel cumbersome due to the differences in keyboard shortcuts and debugging workflows. Both IDEs are powerful, but they have different approaches to productivity. The good news is that you can configure IntelliJ IDEA to work much like Eclipse, including enabling Eclipse-style shortcuts and setting up the debugger to match Eclipse’s behaviour. This guide will show you how to configure IntelliJ to make this switch seamless and efficient.

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