student here – using m1 macbook air
its blazing fast for everything i need
dont overspend on m3
Re: M1 vs M2 vs M3 MacBook – which Apple Silicon for dev?
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Re: iPad vs Tablet vs Laptop – which for student dev?
Laptop for CS student – no debate
You need a real computer for coding. iPad can supplement but not replace.
Look for: good keyboard, 16GB RAM, decent CPU.
Chromebook with Linux is a budget option.
M1 vs M2 vs M3 MacBook – which Apple Silicon for dev?
Buying MacBook for development. M1 is cheaper. M2 is newer. M3 is latest?
Use case: React, Node, Docker, some ML
Which chip gives best value for developers?
Re: Bun vs Node vs Deno – which runtime for JavaScript?
student here – used node for class
bun seems cool but risky for production
deno feels like the future maybe
Bun vs Node vs Deno – which runtime for JavaScript?
Starting a new JS project. Node is established. Bun is fast. Deno is modern?
Requirements: performance, compatibility, TypeScript support
Which runtime in 2026?
Re: Docker Desktop vs OrbStack vs Colima – which Docker on Mac?
orbstack is so fast
docker desktop is a resource hog
colima is good if you want open source
Re: Codeium vs Copilot vs Cursor – which AI code completion?
student here – using copilot free tier
its okay but cursor seems better
will switch when i can afford it
GitHub vs GitLab vs Bitbucket – where to host code?
Setting up repos for our team. GitHub is standard. GitLab has CI/CD built in. Bitbucket is Atlassian-friendly?
Requirements: CI/CD, project management, team collaboration
Which platform for code hosting?
Re: TypeScript vs JavaScript – should I still learn plain JS?
Learn JS first, then TypeScript
Understanding fundamentals matters. Learn:
- JavaScript basics
- How the language works
- Then TypeScript for type safety
TS is just JS with types. Learn JS first to understand what types are solving.
You will be a better developer for it.
TypeScript vs JavaScript – should I still learn plain JS?
Starting to learn web dev. Should I learn TypeScript from the start or vanilla JavaScript first?
Concerns: learning curve, job market, understanding fundamentals
What would you recommend for a beginner in 2026?