Choosing Your Dev Machine
Mac vs Windows recommendations for development machines
Recommended Specs
- RAM: 16GB minimum, 32GB is more comfortable
- Storage: 512GB SSD or larger
- OS: macOS or Windows 11 both work
Mac vs Windows
Mac is usually smoother for development — the terminal and Unix toolchain stay consistent. On Windows, WSL2 can give you a similar experience.
Peripherals
A comfortable keyboard, a good display, and a stable network often boost daily productivity more than a top-tier CPU.