Tagir Valeev

Tagir Valeev is a technical lead at JetBrains GmbH. He belongs to the Java team, which is responsible for Java language support in IntelliJ IDEA. His primary interest is static analysis and code refactoring. Tagir designed and developed many code inspections for IntelliJ IDEA’s built-in static analyzer. Previously, Tagir contributed to FindBugs, which is a Java bytecode static analysis tool. Tagir has 15 years of experience writing commercial software in Java and 10 years of experience in the field of static analysis. He holds a PhD in computer science (2006) and the title Java Champion (2020).

books by Tagir Valeev

100 Java Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  • April 2024
  • ISBN 9781633437968
  • 352 pages
  • printed in black & white

100 Java Mistakes and How To Avoid Them highlights 100 Java coding errors—from beginner missteps to mistakes even Java experts don’t know they’re making. Each case includes clear examples to show you what to look for and concrete troubleshooting advice. You’ll learn to use static analysis tools like IntelliJ IDEA and SonarLint to ensure you’re consistently delivering exceptional Java, discover how unit tests and defensive coding can keep your code clean, and even learn to write your own bug-busting plugins.