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I don't think it's quite that simple. Everywhere I've worked with Javascript, Python, or Ruby you run into a bunch of random issues that happen with a specific
by and0 4y ago
I don't think it's quite that simple. Everywhere I've worked with Javascript, Python, or Ruby you run into a bunch of random issues that happen with a specific MacOS update or some other crazy context. Or the documentation just isn't the company's priority.
However I do agree that web-only seems a bit much. Just last night I was doing some company work on my laptop while my power was out (no internet).
The nice middle ground is dockerized development containers in VSCode, IMO. Very excited to set that up when I get a chance. And they translate right into all these fancy web IDEs (like Github codespaces) so you can have a dev env in the cloud if you really want to, and snag it for a plane or train ride etc.
- ARandomerDude 4y agoAgree with you about the MacOS update problem, though this seems to have gotten much better lately. With rbenv, asdf, etc. plus pinned gemfiles, package.json, etc. I really haven't experienced anything like the frustration that surrounded Ruby and JS 10 years ago. YMMV I suppose.
- didibus 4y agoWhy don't they have devs use Linux laptops? Problem solved. Just let them run the same OS as prod no? Or have them use VMWare or Docker.
- PetahNZ 4y agoCause an OS update has never broken docker before right. And prod doesnt run linux with a gui.