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.
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.