This article shows some differences and helps to disambiguate or understand some terms that you may find in articles related to GeneXus Next IDE
GeneXus Next Desktop IDE runs on any Mac, Linux or Windows; GeneXus IDE runs on Windows only.
And a Cloud-based version of the GeneXus Next IDE is on its way to be released to, that GeneXus Web IDE will just require a Browser to develop.
GeneXus Next Desktop IDE runs on docker, while the GeneXus Windows IDE runs on .net framework 4.x
GeneXus Web IDE is cloud-based. It uses all the power of the cloud to store your workspace, Knowledge bases, and programs. To build (specify, generate, compile) and run your apps. It requires you to be online.
GeneXus IDE uses the power of your desktop or laptop. It stores the KB and programs locally, it builds all locally and lets you choose whether you want to deploy locally or to the cloud. It doesn't require you to be online.
You will be assisted by AI using GeneXus Next IDE. As of April 2024, a specific tool window called "AI Assistant" helps you to create objects like Transaction object and Query object. It will help you create and improve any object in the future. Furthermore, when you write "//" on any text editor, GeneXus will trigger assistance to write code.
The GeneXus Next Edition is the only one that is built to support Generative AI and the use of Large Language models (GeneXus Enterprise AI under the hood).
GeneXus Next IDE provides an improved language for describing business objects and queries. You can code using AI assistants writing in natural language, using text or rich editors, and you are always assisted with the latest techniques for the highest Developer Experience. The GeneXus Windows IDE puts more emphasis on rich editors and drag & drop.
GeneXus Next IDE is Dark. GeneXus Windows IDE isn't (although you can customize its style).
GeneXus Next IDE's design system is called Mercury. The one of the Windows IDE is its predecessor, called Gemini.
GeneXus Next Desktop IDE is stunning fast. You should experience improved performance on all tasks when running it. We have experienced that some actions like editing extremely huge Web Panels that took minutes, now take just seconds.
GeneXus Next IDE is not a complete IDE yet; as of April 2023, you cannot apply Patterns provided by third parties, for example. You can find more details at GeneXus Next Edition known limitations