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are linux based OS good for developing/coding?

i dont feel its justified to pay for using an OS anymore when there are free alternatives out there like Ubuntu and CentOS.

But i wonder if these free OS are ok for coding. for example, android is free but good luck using android for any developing work.

I mostly do web developing , i dont doubt that their browser can read javascript, but i am wondering like will python interpreter and PHP compiler run on linux based OS? Will it be an inferior experience compare to window?

Reply 1

Schotel

I use Linux, and it’s great for developing.

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 2

Dunnig Kruger

Linux is the best OS for web coding.

Linux is also best for web hosting. For example, Google runs Linux on their web servers.

I love the industrial strength open source - and therefore totally free - software that you get in the Linux world in 2022.

Reply 3

METRIX64

Yes, that's why Raspberry Pi Raspbian OS is based off Linux's Debian OS.

Reply 4

Doppelgengar

I've heard glowing praise about Linux as an OS for coding, especially web development. In fact, it's more popular than Windows and Mac for web hosting.

Reply 5

mrPerson123

I prefer linux for development- mostly because most distros come with the tools for development as standard (e.g. python) and linux in my mind is much more customisable than Windows or Mac.