Which OS is best for a developer?

Question

Well Friends, I personally think of Windows but suggest as per your experience.

Answer 1

linux is undoubtedly the best, but there is not much wrong with developing on other operating systems.

Answer 2

unix n linux are the best...bcz these 2 are virus free o.s

Answer 3

I think not important for os if developers have alot of knowledge because developers can use max of ability of that os 😊😊😊

Answer 4

LINUX is a open platform for any one.

When WINDOWS only gives you window of a custle, LINUX gives you whole custle.

Answer 5

for me I use linux because it's more flexible, but if you are targeting Windows apps or ios then you have no choice . I only use Windows for gaming.

Answer 6

Linux is the best favour for programmer and Hacker............

Answer 7

Linux is the best for a developer.
Mostly it is completely free and open source. So if you want to modify for yourself it's legal. Lots of free software in web for linux and some important software build in linux.

Besides, how good can an OS be if it completely free and open source?

Answer 8

Linux is a general consensus when it comes to flexibility and stability. Although windows has some advantages like gaming and praticity, if you're only targeting to have a development enviroment in your PC, you will soon find out that Linux is the best choise, it has the magic console window, which allows you to manipulate each aspect of your OS, the OS itself gives the user an endless control over it. The Linux community is also way more united and active, while also being more "development-friendly".

TL;DR: If you're not going for a gaming enviroment, go for Linux, it does everything windows do, but better.

Answer 9

I run linux and Windows on the same laptop, dual boot. Why choose for one OS?

Answer 10

what OS you use is personal choice, and doesn't matter what you use.
but I would really suggest having a way to test your application to make sure it works on as many different platforms as possible so you know how your software looks and behaves

Answer 11

Bashir Umar Garba why are you posting this on a 2 years old post?
do a search in Q&A if you can not find your answer, post a new question. kindly, don't spam old posts.

Answer 12

For the most part, the things are easier and much more flexible on linux.
In my opinion, everybody should start learning programming main languages in the console anyway before using any IDE.

But it really depends what kind of app you wanna develop. Notepad++ under windows can handle lot of things with some adjustments and plugins as well.

c# you almost have no chance NOT using windows

java / c/c++ python etc are almost platform independend

html / css / js and jquery can easily be done on each system without any ide

Answer 13

Linux

Answer 14

Unix And Linux are best OS for Developers As Hackers made these OS and also there is no chance of being easily hacked by someone and it is also virus free OS
So, I recommend Unix and Linux

Answer 15

linux is the best and the easiest, specially if you are a hacker who needs to hit target accurate then you will fell in love with linux.

Answer 16

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Answer 17

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