Developers: What Is Your Preferred Computer Set up?

ihfree on 05/02/2023 - 19:10

What is your preferred setup?

If you have changed or use multiple platforms, are there any notable differences or things you prefer?

Poll Options

  • 2
    Laptop - Windows
  • 2
    Laptop - Windows WSL
  • 16
    Laptop - Mac
  • 1
    Laptop - Linux (or UNIX like)
  • 1
    Laptop - Other
  • 30
    Desktop - Windows
  • 1
    Desktop - Windows WSL
  • 2
    Desktop - Mac
  • 3
    Desktop - Linux (or UNIX like)
  • 0
    Desktop - Other
  • 2
    Other
Computing Computer Desktop Computer

Comments

  • localhost on 05/02/2023 - 19:55
    +7

    Nothing less than latest Macbook Pro fo $5-6k.
    Otherwise can't open stackexchange pages and copy/paste unverified code into the project.

    • ihfree on 05/02/2023 - 20:07

      ChatGPT may improve your workflow

  • AustriaBargain on 05/02/2023 - 20:04
    +2

    If you do CS at uni, sit at the front of the theatre and turn around, you'll see a sea of Macs.

    • Hydralyte on 05/02/2023 - 20:57
      +1

      I did the entire course with windows.

      The macbooks had better battery life and the terminal was slightly useful until powershell came along

  • Gnostikos on 05/02/2023 - 20:10
    +3

    I can't see the word developers without hearing Steve Ballmer's angry chanting in my head.

    • AustriaBargain on 05/02/2023 - 21:00
      +1

      Ballmer didn't quite have the laid back energy that Jobs brought to WWDC.

    • CrispyChrispy on 05/02/2023 - 21:59
      +1

      When I think of Steve Ballmer I think of that clip where he grabs the thighs of the two guys next to him during an NBA game

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgPt6mvjr5Q

      • Gnostikos on 06/02/2023 - 02:04

        I always knew Steve Ballmer was unhinged but holy sh*t… all those years at Microsoft have left his brain like Windows, a bit corrupted.

  • boomramada on 05/02/2023 - 20:23
    +4

    Place I work, doesn't matter what you use, actual work is done within a VM.

  • SF3 on 05/02/2023 - 20:46
    +3

    Need at least 5 monitors

  • iDroid on 05/02/2023 - 21:08
    +3

    Personally I have a Linux and Windows desktops, also run Linux VMs on both Windows and Linux, and run Windows VMs on Linux and Windows.

  • djsweet on 05/02/2023 - 22:14
    +1

    Windows desktop, windows laptop, Linux laptop, MacBook Pro. Dual 27” monitors, and mech keyboard. And yes, I need and use all of them. Prefer Linux laptop with windows virtualised.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/02/2023 - 22:42
    +1

    Laptop with a 4K 2nd monitor, laptop = YT, monitor = google on the left and VSCode on the right.

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