Update: add information about IntelliJ Idea 14

Java is no longer part of Mac OS default installation. When you want to start Idea on new Mac OS Yosemite you’ll get this nice message:

yosemite-java6

You have two options. Install legacy Java 6 from Apple or install new Java 8 from Oracle.

IntelliJ Idea 13

In case of Java 8, just open file “/Applications/IntelliJ IDEA 13.app/Contents/Info.plist” and change JVMVersion from 1.6* to 1.8*:

sudo vim "/Applications/IntelliJ IDEA 13.app/Contents/Info.plist"

IntelliJ Idea 14

Open file “/Applications/IntelliJ IDEA 14.app/Contents/Info.plist” and change JVMVersion from 1.6* to 1.8*:

sudo vim "/Applications/IntelliJ IDEA 14.app/Contents/Info.plist"

intellij-jvm-1.8

Click IntelliJ Idea icon and enjoy your IDE.

IntelliJ_Idea_on_MacOS_X_Yosemite_with_Java_8

You can find more info at JetBrains Support forum.

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