I start to learn Java in university. They are using Eclipse but I want to use IntelliJ and we are also allowed to do it...
IntelliJ looks a little bit overloaded at a first glance but I like Jetbrains...
Would you use Eclipse or IntelliJ?

IntelliJ is the tool of choice for those who are able to get it licensed (or pay for it themselves).

Eclipse is the free tool of choice.

@GhostInTheShell Every student can get a license for free... So that should not be a problem...

IntelliJ is awesome. Eclipse not so much.

To learn Java use IntelliJ. It is faster and cleaner. Many tools in the university context are Eclipse plugins, since Eclipse is a powerful and open IDE Framework. You may also get template projects for Eclipse or your group members use Eclipse. So be prepared to use Eclipse, too.

@GhostInTheShell IntelliJ is open source and free.

Yes, the IntelliJ Ultimate is not free, but if you don't need fancy plugins, the Community Edition suffices.

I use VScode. Though, It's obviously not for everyone.

It also doesn't compile for you, but I use the intergrated terminal and `mvn package` anyways, so...

I personally use Eclipse. It works fine and is completely free for anyone to download and use. The Spring plugins and overall Spring workflow has not given my any issues whatsoever. I use IntelliJ too, but for simplicotys sake I tend to stick to Eclipse since it is what a lot of other use plus it does not turn my machine into an IntelliJ machine consuming all ram possible. To me it is just not feasible to use a text editor for Java development unless I am doing some very fucking trivial shit, which is not the case for most enterprise level developers.

I love IntelliJ.