Here's my current situation: I'm pretty strongly integrated with MacOS in terms of my development workflow. Most of the software I use runs best on Mac, and some runs only on Mac. I've been using a mid-2012 MacBook Pro, and while I've increased the memory to 16GB and added my own SSD, it's physically wearing down and simply is not as nice as the new models in a lot of ways.
It's hard to tell just by being told the specs how well the new MacBook is going to run, but I trust it will be an upgrade and fit my needs.
I'm open to the idea of taking the plunge into Linux, but as it stands now, I'm leaning towards the new 13" MacBook Pro maxed out on specs. Budget-wise I'm in the position where the "company" would pay for it, but it's my company, so I have a professional budget for this, but I want to get a decent value from the whole thing.
I have the 2012 Macbook that I use to code on. It runs pretty efficiently and the battery runs real good as well. I use it mostly for code and Netflix and I cannot complain.
I've been working with both Linux and OSX for a long time now: I have the same laptop and specs. Have not been able to try the new laptops, but am worried about not being able to do any kind of upgrades to the machine once bought. That does seems to be the case with everything in that category, on every brand. Linux is great for web development —installing development software is soooo much easier there— as long as you don't need to print or scan anything.
The frustrating part for me is apps in the design-space that only run on Mac. I am primarily in dev-land only, but I hop into other environments often enough that it's frustrating to be on the OS that these companies aren't writing software for.
I have a Windows 10 laptop dual-booted with Ubuntu. I only use Windows when I'm forced to (non-dev) and honestly, I only got Windows at all as it was cheaper than an outright Linux device.
I really like Linux. I use OS X at work and being able to use Linux at home is almost seamless - I can largely use the same workflow. The only thing with Linux is that it needs a bit more handholding on occasion. Obviously you're restricted in what software you can use (being a front-end dev I'm reliant on design files).
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Here's my current situation: I'm pretty strongly integrated with MacOS in terms of my development workflow. Most of the software I use runs best on Mac, and some runs only on Mac. I've been using a mid-2012 MacBook Pro, and while I've increased the memory to 16GB and added my own SSD, it's physically wearing down and simply is not as nice as the new models in a lot of ways.
It's hard to tell just by being told the specs how well the new MacBook is going to run, but I trust it will be an upgrade and fit my needs.
I'm open to the idea of taking the plunge into Linux, but as it stands now, I'm leaning towards the new 13" MacBook Pro maxed out on specs. Budget-wise I'm in the position where the "company" would pay for it, but it's my company, so I have a professional budget for this, but I want to get a decent value from the whole thing.
Would love any input.
I have the 2012 Macbook that I use to code on. It runs pretty efficiently and the battery runs real good as well. I use it mostly for code and Netflix and I cannot complain.
I've been working with both Linux and OSX for a long time now: I have the same laptop and specs. Have not been able to try the new laptops, but am worried about not being able to do any kind of upgrades to the machine once bought. That does seems to be the case with everything in that category, on every brand. Linux is great for web development —installing development software is soooo much easier there— as long as you don't need to print or scan anything.
The frustrating part for me is apps in the design-space that only run on Mac. I am primarily in dev-land only, but I hop into other environments often enough that it's frustrating to be on the OS that these companies aren't writing software for.
I do a bit of coding —mainly web design related— and a lot of design. A Mac is still the best option for me.
Have you seen this article? medium.com/@tomjohndesign/you-are-...
It may give you some hope.
I had not, thanks!
I have a Windows 10 laptop dual-booted with Ubuntu. I only use Windows when I'm forced to (non-dev) and honestly, I only got Windows at all as it was cheaper than an outright Linux device.
I really like Linux. I use OS X at work and being able to use Linux at home is almost seamless - I can largely use the same workflow. The only thing with Linux is that it needs a bit more handholding on occasion. Obviously you're restricted in what software you can use (being a front-end dev I'm reliant on design files).