Java Development is Changing

The text discusses the competition between IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains and VS Code by Microsoft in providing cloud-based development solutions for large Java teams. Both tools have their strengths, with IntelliJ IDEA being built from the ground up for Java development and offering superior contextual symbol searching and refactoring capabilities. On the other hand, VS Code has a vibrant ecosystem of extensions and related infrastructure that supports multiple programming languages, including Java through partnerships like Red Hat's Language Support for Java and Oracle Java Platform Extension. The text suggests that large Java dev teams will benefit from improved integration of cloud development features in both tools, as they are currently warming up for head-to-head competition.