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Which OS is best for a developer?

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

28th May 2017, 9:41 AM
Ankit RAJ
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linux is undoubtedly the best, but there is not much wrong with developing on other operating systems.
28th May 2017, 9:53 AM
Ahri Fox
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unix n linux are the best...bcz these 2 are virus free o.s
28th May 2017, 11:54 AM
arpithagowda
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I think not important for os if developers have alot of knowledge because developers can use max of ability of that os 😊😊😊
28th May 2017, 9:55 AM
Nithiwat
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LINUX is a open platform for any one. When WINDOWS only gives you window of a custle, LINUX gives you whole custle.
31st May 2017, 7:58 PM
Ranjan Bagri
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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.
28th May 2017, 9:49 AM
Bahhaⵣ
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Linux is the best favour for programmer and Hacker............
28th May 2017, 11:59 AM
Zerihun Habtemikael
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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?
28th May 2017, 10:24 AM
Mazharul Islam
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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.
28th May 2017, 12:05 PM
Renan Ramos
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I run linux and Windows on the same laptop, dual boot. Why choose for one OS?
28th May 2017, 11:10 AM
Paul
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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
28th May 2017, 12:57 PM
Daemo
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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.
9th Feb 2020, 12:04 PM
Bahhaⵣ
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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
28th May 2017, 10:01 AM
nouseforname
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Linux
28th May 2017, 11:36 AM
onekpsc
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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
29th May 2017, 6:07 AM
Vishal
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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.
21st Jun 2017, 8:43 PM
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