JetBrains released IntelliJ IDEA 2021.1 EAP 1 featuring full support for Java 16. Other noteworthy features include support for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2, a built-in browser to preview HTML files and improved profiling support. This release also makes it possible to run applications via Docker, SSL, and WSL.

IntelliJ IDEA 2021.1 EAP 1 is the first Early Access Program (EAP) release for the upcoming 2021.1 The GA release is scheduled for March 2021. EAPs are used for the Java community to test new IntelliJ IDEA features and provide feedback, so those features can be further improved before an official GA release.

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