Over the years we’ve heard plenty of arguments regarding the best OS for web development, hence we’ve came up with a list of advantages and disadvantages of the most popuar operating systems – Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
Features available on all platforms
- Most developer tools, including IDE’s are available on all platforms
- Most platforms can run another platform within themselves through a 3rd party app
- All platforms can use Git
- Most languages can be used on all platforms
Windows OS Features
- Most services or products are specifically designed for Windows
- Some servers use this platform
- It’s not POSIX
- Has plenty of security issues
- Can use Photoshop
- Very few useful apps are pre-installed
- Major upgrades are slow – 2-3 in a decade
Mac OS Features
- Can use Photoshop
- Too many features are pay-to-use
- Is POSIX
- Visually stunning
- Major upgrades are often – every few years and easily installed
- Very few servers use this platform
- Many useful apps are pre-installed
- Installs programs through the GUI by default
Linux OS Features
- Many servers use a variation of this platform
- Is POSIX
- Offers Photoshop alternatives but no Photoshop
- Is not user friendly
- Most apps are free or open source
- Installs apps and programs through CLI by default
- Has a few useful applications pre-installed
- Major upgrades are often, every one or two years
Conclusions: Which Is The Best OS for Web Development After All?
All operating systems have some advantages and disadvantages and in the end it’s a good idea to pick the one you feel most comfortable with or the one which benefits you the most.
