Why IntelliJ IDEA Finally Moves Deleted Files to the Recycle Bin – A Deep Dive
IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1 EAP 3 introduces a long‑awaited feature that sends deleted files to the system recycle bin instead of permanently erasing them, addressing a six‑year‑old issue, comparing it with other editors, outlining its advantages, and summarizing dozens of other notable IDE improvements.
