Yes! The compiler now runs in a different process from the main IDE. This actually makes a huge difference. Interacting with the editor is now instant, projects

Yes! The compiler now runs in a different process from the main IDE. This actually makes a huge difference. Interacting with the editor is now instant, projects compile faster, and the IDE uses less memory. For more details: http://blogs.jetbrains.com/idea/2012/06/brand-new-compiler-mode-in-intellij-idea-12-leda/ http://blogs.jetbrains.com/idea/2012/06/brand-new-compiler-m...