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I've been a windows dev and cloud dev using a Mac laptop for 13 years exclusively. I see a lot of arguing over some minor in-the-weeds issues, but I don't see p
by thefourthchime 4y ago
I've been a windows dev and cloud dev using a Mac laptop for 13 years exclusively. I see a lot of arguing over some minor in-the-weeds issues, but I don't see people talking about the big things.
* Best-in-class hardware. Touchpad, M1 power, and battery life.
* With that, best-in-class drivers, I never have to mess with them. Sleep mode actually works.
* If you're an iPhone user (which I am) being able to text with people from the desktop is invaluable.
Everything I did with Windows development I did in VMWare, just having a stable laptop and touchpad was 90% of it for me. Windows actually runs better in VMWare on Mac than on native hardware because the hardware and drivers on Mac are so much better.
These days I'm a cloud dev. Which for me means only three apps I need. VSCode, a browser, and a good *nix terminal. Mac does all three great.
- smoldesu 4y agoHardware's great, I won't deny that (for the most part). Apple had a few embarassing design fuckups, but I like their trackpads enough to add it to my desk setup. Expensive little bugger, but nice to have. That being said, if all you need is VSCode, a browser, and a good *NIX terminal, then Asahi Linux should feel pretty much finished to you. Or any hardware that promises good Linux support, really. With KDE and a Magic Trackpad, I can get the gesture-driven workflow I loved in MacOS without the... well, MacOS part. Ultimately, you should use whatever suits you. I'm unconvinced that MacOS remains the best option for most developers, though.
- robertoandred 4y agoDevelopers should want a system that actually renders text well. Windows and Linux have never done that.
- thefourthchime 4y ago> then Asahi Linux should feel pretty much finished to you I checked this out, am I right that this is prerelease alpha quality? I should really switch to this??