Overview

JetBrains Rider is a leading cross-platform IDE for .NET and game developers looking to boost productivity and streamline their development process. JetBrains Rider is an all-in-one IDE for developers working with the entire .NET technology stack, as well as those involved in game development. Its robust feature set allows you to develop a wide array of applications targeting frameworks like .NET, ASP.NET Core, MAUI, or game engines like Unity, Unreal Engine, or Godot.

Features

Code quality boost

JetBrains Rider streamlines your development process and elevates code quality. By offering hundreds of smart inspections and suggestions, the IDE can upgrade your code to the most recent language enhancements, clear out obsolete and inaccessible code, predict compilation and runtime issues, and assess the code quality of your entire solution.

Fast-tracked development

Rider's intelligent code completion and code templates for C#, C++, F#, JS/TS, and other languages empower you to accomplish more in fewer keystrokes. The IDE understands the context of your code and makes relevant coding suggestions as you type. When cleaning and organizing your code, Rider's refactoring tools help you quickly restructure without compromising functionality.

Game dev power-up

Whether you're building immersive 3D environments in Unreal Engine, crafting engaging experiences in Unity, or utilizing the open-source flexibility of Godot, Rider provides a smooth and efficient workflow tailored to your gaming engine of choice. Rider continues to empower game developers with full support for top gaming consoles, starting with PlayStation5 and Xbox consoles.

Next-level debugging

JetBrains Rider comes with powerful tooling for both local and remote debugging that allows you to inspect your application state, control execution flow, and evaluate expressions on the fly. When in predictive mode, Rider’s debugger can proactively identify potential issues without the need to execute the code.

Superior unit testing

Unit testing with Rider is facilitated by its support for major test frameworks for .NET like NUnit and xUnit.net, as well as game engine-specific test choices, allowing for in-IDE test writing, execution, and debugging. The IDE is equipped with a test runner that allows for parallel test execution and highly configurable test organization.

Easy NuGet management

Managing NuGet packages in Rider is easy and efficient, thanks to the IDE’s support for central package management (CPM) and its intuitive NuGet tool window. Rider's configurable settings for package searches, restoration policies, and private feed authentication methods offer unparalleled flexibility, making it the perfect environment for working with NuGet packages.

Seamless version control

Rider’s tight integration with Git, Perforce, and other popular version control systems ensures a seamless fit into a range of diverse workflows and preferences. Tasks like reviewing differences, handling merge conflicts, and tracking changes are made easy and intuitive with Rider’s in-IDE tooling, enabling you to stay in your creative flow and minimize context switching.

Cloud service integration

Rider bridges the gap between local development and cloud deployment by offering in-IDE support for major cloud platforms, such as Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).