It’s not too weird when you consider that macOS is a UNIX operating system. So you get many of the advantages of Linux/Unix through the terminal, with better app compatibility.
I’ve also heard macs are cheaper to maintain en masse than windows because of simpler tooling/group policy, which would be another a big reason it’s everywhere in tech.
I linked to a study upthread that shows IBM saving a few hundred dollars each when deploying Macs vs. Windows. Interestingly, the study also pointed out that employees using Macs did better on performance reviews.
It’s easier to develop (web based) software on mac than windows. It makes a lot of sense from the development side because it’s unix based while still offering all the robust AD/Corpo management features that Linux still misses in a lot of cases.
It also depends on what you develop. Web based software isn’t web based software. I develop web based software as well and close to half of that te is spent in a terminal. With WSL2 it became bearable under Windows. But still not as nice as on a Unix based device.
Node alone is a massive pain in the ass on windows (then again it’s a pain everywhere), but specifically working in the terminal is much easier as someone familiar with UNIX terminals. Technically windows cmd is fine, but it doesn’t handle basically anything I need for day to day work.
I’ve developed on windows too and I generally try to do anything to avoid it. Consistently having issues installing packages makes dev harder imo. Python, Node, Multiple Java versions, adhoc sh scripting and a bunch of other things are just easier on unix.
If a dev told me it was ‘easier’ to develop web on a Mac, I’d know they were inexperienced or just wanted a company paid Mac.
First of all, if they’re a good developer and they want a Mac. Fuck me just give them one yeah? Chances are they’ll look for a job somewhere else if you refuse, and even the most expensive Mac is far cheaper than hiring someone to replace them.
But you’re dead wrong about web development being the same on all three platforms. Docker in particular is a completely unique beast on all three, and Docker is currently the easiest way to do web development on all three platforms.
Of the three, the Mac is by far the worst way to run Docker. But the Mac has other advantages, such as having a debug environment for the iPhone version of Safari. And the Apple Silicon chipsets are really nice.
Another important thing that Macs have is support contracts. You’re not going to deploy a thousand Linux machines if the vendor doesn’t provide support for it, and a lot of vendors still don’t support Linux
Silicon Valley has run on Macs for years and years. I think it’s weird too, but there it is.
It’s not too weird when you consider that macOS is a UNIX operating system. So you get many of the advantages of Linux/Unix through the terminal, with better app compatibility.
I’ve also heard macs are cheaper to maintain en masse than windows because of simpler tooling/group policy, which would be another a big reason it’s everywhere in tech.
I linked to a study upthread that shows IBM saving a few hundred dollars each when deploying Macs vs. Windows. Interestingly, the study also pointed out that employees using Macs did better on performance reviews.
It’s easier to develop (web based) software on mac than windows. It makes a lot of sense from the development side because it’s unix based while still offering all the robust AD/Corpo management features that Linux still misses in a lot of cases.
I’ve developed web software for 25 years, on Linux, Windows and Mac and there is no difference other than what you are personally comfortable with.
If a dev told me it was ‘easier’ to develop web on a Mac, I’d know they were inexperienced or just wanted a company paid Mac.
It also depends on what you develop. Web based software isn’t web based software. I develop web based software as well and close to half of that te is spent in a terminal. With WSL2 it became bearable under Windows. But still not as nice as on a Unix based device.
lol, this truly deserves an Ok Boomer whether you are one or not.
Node alone is a massive pain in the ass on windows (then again it’s a pain everywhere), but specifically working in the terminal is much easier as someone familiar with UNIX terminals. Technically windows cmd is fine, but it doesn’t handle basically anything I need for day to day work.
I’ve developed on windows too and I generally try to do anything to avoid it. Consistently having issues installing packages makes dev harder imo. Python, Node, Multiple Java versions, adhoc sh scripting and a bunch of other things are just easier on unix.
First of all, if they’re a good developer and they want a Mac. Fuck me just give them one yeah? Chances are they’ll look for a job somewhere else if you refuse, and even the most expensive Mac is far cheaper than hiring someone to replace them.
But you’re dead wrong about web development being the same on all three platforms. Docker in particular is a completely unique beast on all three, and Docker is currently the easiest way to do web development on all three platforms.
Of the three, the Mac is by far the worst way to run Docker. But the Mac has other advantages, such as having a debug environment for the iPhone version of Safari. And the Apple Silicon chipsets are really nice.
Another important thing that Macs have is support contracts. You’re not going to deploy a thousand Linux machines if the vendor doesn’t provide support for it, and a lot of vendors still don’t support Linux