In 2000, three Russian software developers - Sergey Dmitriev, Valentin Kipyatkov, and Eugene Belyaev - came together in Prague with a shared vision. They recognized that developers needed smarter tools to write better code, and so they founded JetBrains (originally IntelliJ Software). Their first creation, IntelliJ IDEA, revolutionized Java development with its intelligent code assistance and deep understanding of code context. This was just the beginning of a journey that would transform how millions of developers work.
Over the past two decades, JetBrains has grown from a small startup to a global team of over 2,800 passionate individuals spread across multiple offices. They created Kotlin, a modern programming language that became Google's preferred language for Android development. Today, JetBrains offers a comprehensive suite of IDEs - including PyCharm for Python, WebStorm for JavaScript, and countless others - that empower developers to be more productive and creative. Their mission remains unchanged: to make software development a more productive and enjoyable experience for everyone.