WebStorm 2024.3 brings built-in database tools & SQL support and better AI code completion

JetBrains has launched WebStorm 2024.3, marking the third major update of the year for their JavaScript and TypeScript IDE. This release enhances framework component navigation and renaming, integrates built-in support for database tools and SQL, and improves code completion with the AI Assistant feature.

The update introduces inline color previews for Tailwind CSS classes and brings improvements for the Angular framework. It also supports proper handling of .prettierignore files in subfolders and includes a bundled Vue Language Server. Enhancements for the Svelte framework and support for the exports field in package.json for CSS, Sass, SCSS, and Less are included. Additionally, basic Bun debugging is now available for Windows, alongside existing support for macOS and Linux.

WebStorm 2024.3 optimizes user experience by adjusting the rename action placement in the context menu and excluding node_modules from default search results in project directories. The IDE now highlights all instances of selected text by default and displays the .idea directory. Recognition of generated files has been improved, along with better support for projects in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and new features during indexing.

The integrated developer tools now offer an option to disable background pre-commit checks, new Docker Compose build attributes, and enhanced compatibility for Dev Container templates.