Today in this post we are going to discuss best os for coding which you should prefer for backend development, frontend development, and more based on pricing, advantages, and disadvantages. But today we will consider only Windows and MAC because anyone who is a beginner find it more easier to use among them otherwise for experts it's always Linux.
1. Windows
Windows is the most used OS in the world after Android which covers more than a billion people there are more than 1.5 billion active users of Windows are there the world including developers, gamers, video editors, and more.
In 1985 the first version of Windows was released which was simply a GUI (Graphical User Interface) which was developed by Microsoft Corporation who's founders were Bill Gates and Paul Allen and in modern time Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft and there are more than 9 major versions of Windows like Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,9 and more.
Windows 10 is the most popular version of Windows which was released by Microsoft on 25 July 2015 and Microsoft's employee Jerry Nixon said that Windows 10 will be the last version of Windows as it was making it difficult for people to settle with the newer versions and they will only update it every year but in 2021 to provide a new design, look and feel of Windows they launched Windows 11 on October 5, 2021, for the general public which was very beautiful and provides a modern look and a lot of features.
Benifits Windows 11
- The new Start menu.
- New search button.
- Customizable and new widgets.
- Teaming up with Teams.
- Handling Windows 11 updates.
- Task View and virtual desktops. Snap Layouts.
- Better design and animations
- Quick settings and notifications
The new snap layout feature was very helpful for the developers because due to it developers can easily set up layouts and start doing multi-tasking like opening the text editor in a different layout then opening chrome in a different layout for StackOverflow, seeing the output in a different layout and more but along with the advantages there some
disadvantages.
Drawbacks Of Windows 11
- Dark Mode
- Not Supportive to Older Computers
- Boot-Time
- Updating
- Task Manager
- Deleting Apps
- User Interaction
And due to its disadvantages, many developers again shifted to Windows 10 and some of them also started using Linux Ubuntu, MAC, etc.
Pricing of Windows PC
One of the best things that I like about Windows is they are easily available in both Offline and Online markets due to which if you want to buy a Windows Computer or Laptop it will be easy for you. You only have to open Amazon, Alibaba, or any other e-commerce site and you just have to order that product or you have to visit your nearest computer store. Windows computers are available for both cheap and high price laptops and a lot of companies sell Windows laptops like ASUS, LENOVO, ACER, DELL, HP, and more.
2. MAC
MAC is the third-most-popular desktop OS in the world. MAC OS comes from Apple which also owns the IOS Operating-System which is the third most popular OS after Windows in the world but MAC OS is built for desktop and laptops while IOS works for mobile and tablets.
There are millions of people in the world who use Apple there are more than 10.5 million users of Apple are there in the world. MAC OS was developed by Apple Inc is an America based computer company. Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak are the founders of Apple Inc.
Steve Jobs is the CEO of Apple company. The first version of MAC OS was released on March 21, 2001, its name was MAC OS X which was also a GUI (Graphical User Interface) which was noteworthy for its UNIX architecture and there are a lot of versions of MACOS are there.
MAC OS versions
- OS X 10 beta: Kodiak - 13 September 2000
- OS X 10.0: Cheetah - 24 March 2001
- OS X 10.1: Puma - 25 September 2001
- OS X 10.2: Jaguar - 24 August 2002
- OS X 10.3 Panther (Pinot) - 24 October 2003
- OS X 10.4 Tiger (Merlot) - 29 April 2005
- [OS X 10.4.4 Tiger (Chardonnay)]
- OS X 10.5 Leopard (Chablis) - 26 October 2007
- OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - 28 August 2009
- OS X 10.7 Lion (Barolo) - 20 July 2011
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (Zinfandel) - 25 July 2012
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks (Cabernet) - 22 October 2013
- OS X 10.10: Yosemite (Syrah) - 16 October 2014
- OS X 10.11: El Capitan (Gala) - 30 September 2015
- macOS 10.12: Sierra (Fuji) - 20 September 2016
- macOS 10.13: High Sierra (Lobo) - 25 September 2017
- macOS 10.14: Mojave (Liberty) - 24 September 2018
- macOS 10.15: Catalina (Jazz) - 7 October 2019
- macOS 11: Big Sur - 12 November 2020
- macOS 12: Monterey - 25 October 2021
Mac OS's as of 2022 is macOS 12: Monterey which was released on 25 October 2021 and later more. As of now it's macOS 15 Sequoia, which was released on September 16, 2024.
Benifits Of MAC OS
- FaceTime Portrait Mode.
- Maps features include the 3D interactive globe and detailed maps.
- Spatial Audio with AirPods (third-generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
- On-Device Dictation with offline processing.
- Siri Text-to-Speech in additional languages.
Drawbacks of MAC OS
- Bricked Macs
There have been concerning reports that some Macs are being bricked when Monterey is installed on 2022. But later got solved according to the reports as of now.
- Memory management problem.
- USB issues.
- Universal Control - Coming later in 2021.
- Live Text & Visual Look Up.
- Focus.
- FaceTime & SharePlay.
- Messages.
Mac OS laptops are exclusively manufactured by Apple, offering a unique and secure ecosystem. Known for their user-friendliness and elegant design, Mac OS is considered by many to be the best os for coding due to its strong developer tools and seamless integration with Apple's hardware.
Pricing of MAC
While known for their premium pricing, Apple products are renowned for their productivity focus. While historically limited for gaming, the introduction of M1 chips has significantly improved gaming performance. Apple's exclusive apps, like the industry-leading Final Cut Pro for video editing, provide a significant advantage for professionals. Mac OS, with its robust developer tools and seamless integration with Apple hardware, is considered by many to be the best os for coding.
I also recommend you that if you have money to spend then MAC computers are the best as they are very secure, provides higher battery for longer duration of programming and coding and provides exclusive softwares to increase your productivity but if you don't have a lot of money to spend Windows are good or else if you want to buy a computer with MAC OS only then you can buy the MAC Book Air 2017 which comes MAC OS only but the MAC OS's version in it is bit older.
So, if you are OK to adjust with it then it is nice or you can also buy MAC mini which is a portable desktop computer that you can attach with your PC and can start using MAC OS on your Windows desktop.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would say that the best os for coding depends, like if you don't have much money to spend and want a laptop not only for coding but for gaming and other tasks that is not related to productivity and requires better processor and the graphic card then a computer with Windows OS will be best for you.
If you have money to spend and only want a computer for programming, coding, but also want a good experience of gaming like playing Fortnite or Valorant with the power of m3 chip you can easily do it and if you want to use exclusive software like Final Cut Pro that is exclusively available on MAC computer then a computer with MAC OS will be better for you.
But if you are a expert coder or programmer then Linux is the best os for coding. And I would also recommend that if you want to try it use Ubuntu which is a more simple version of Linux for beginners.
Top comments (6)
what about linux,
i use ubuntu and well it is having the best ui than windows probably not more than mac but anyone can easily customize it and its absolutely free.
Although there are many distributions for linux like more than 600 and anyone can choose amongst them.
You are right! read the conclusion properly 😂
I personally use Linux more for server-side stuff. I use a tunnel to my Windows PC.
It does have the best UI. I can agree!
Dang! My man wrote a whole school-grade essay to compare operating systems! What is this, Byjus?
Cool though. I personally use Windows because of the easy install and debug processes, as well as compliance with VS Code. How much time did you spend on this? 😅
WHAT IS WRONG WITH DARK MODE, MAY I ASK?
Yes! The dark mode is not supported for all applications. It doesn't get properly applied for all applications 😊 Btw thank you for reading the post
If you like more of such posts then you can read more of our blog posts. 😃