WebStorm

WebStorm is the JetBrains IDE for Web. While VS Code is free, WebStorm allows better refactoring for complex TypeScript, Angular, and React projects.

When to Use

• Large Refactors: Moving files updates imports 100% correctly, even in dynamic imports.
• Angular: Has the best Angular template support in the industry.
• Debugging: Node.js debugger is seamless.

Core Concepts

Local History

A built-in generic version control. You can revert changes even if you haven’t committed to Git.

Live Templates

Expand abbreviations into code snippets. (e.g. log -> console.log).

Prettier/ESLint Integration

Runs them automatically on save or analysis.

Best Practices (2025)

Do:

• Use “AI Assistant”: Generate unit tests for your components.
• Use Database Tools: Connect to your database directly from WebStorm (it includes DataGrip features).
• Use Version Control: The Git UI (Merge Conflict Resolver) is superior to almost any standalone tool.

Don’t:

• Don’t ignore indexing: Let it finish before judging performance.

References

• WebStorm Documentation