If you want your team to actually use the new GoLand features within 30 days, skip the long technical docs and go for a hands-on, habit-building training plan. Start with a kickoff session (30–45 minutes) where you demo the top 3–5 features that actually matter to your workflow - think AI code completion, debugger updates, or new refactorings. Don’t just show them - compare the old way vs. new way so devs see immediate time savings.
After that, launch a 30 Days of GoLand mini-challenge - short daily or weekly tips posted on Slack, Notion, or your dev channel. Example: Day 5: Try the new Go test runner and share your favorite shortcut. This keeps the learning bite-sized and organic.
Nominate a few GoLand champions on the team who can answer quick questions and share use cases in code reviews. Metrics like internal survey check-ins (Which new GoLand feature have you utilized this week?) or feature usage telemetry (assuming JetBrains usage data is enabled) can also be used to monitor engagement.
At the 30-day mark, complete a feedback loop to find out which aspects individuals found confusing, which ones stuck, and which ones require more in-depth investigation. Bonus points if you make it fun: small shoutouts or coffee gift cards for those who share the best new feature find. In short, keep it real, fast, and tied to daily coding habits - that’s how you make GoLand adoption stick.