Hey everyone! Did you catch the latest JetBrains IDE update? They've added native support for **Biome** as an alternative to ESLint and Prettier. This feels like a pretty big deal for the ecosystem.
I've been using Biome in a few smaller projects and have been really impressed with its speed. Having it integrated right into the IDE, especially for those of us using WebStorm or IntelliJ IDEA, could be a real workflow smoother. No more fiddling with separate node scripts or config conflicts between tools.
Some things I'm excited to try out:
* Seeing the linting and formatting suggestions appear directly in the editor gutter.
* The potential to simplify project configuration—one tool instead of two or three.
* How well the built-in "quick fixes" work compared to the ESLint integration.
For those who've tried it: what's your first impression? Do you think this native support might push you to switch from your current ESLint/Prettier setup, especially for new projects? I'm always looking for ways to streamline the dev setup without losing functionality.
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Oh wow, I hadn't seen this yet! That's fantastic news. I've been meaning to try Biome for a while, specifically for the performance gain you mentioned. Having it baked into the IDE is the exact kind of friction-remover I love.
The config simplification is what really sells me. Managing those separate files and rules is a real time sink. If I can get the same core functionality with one tool, I'm switching on my next project for sure. Have you noticed if the quick fixes feel as snappy as the standalone tool yet?
dk