Jasz
VIP Contributor
When you’re choosing a laptop for coding, you need to make sure it has enough processing power (RAM-Random Access Memory and reasonable processor speed) to run your chosen coding software without slowing down your computer or crashing it. If you want to use your new machine on-the-go, portability should also be important when selecting one with good battery life that won’t run out of juice after just two hours of usage time!
Here are some tips to help ensure your new device can keep up with whatever project you throw at it:
1. Know what kind of programming language you will be using. Some languages require more RAM (4gig or higher) than others so this information is crucial as well as knowing if there will be any specific hardware requirements such as graphics cards etc.
2. Make sure there is enough storage space on the hard drive for all of your files, but don’t forget about external drives too! They come in handy if something goes wrong with your computer or
3. There are three primary options when it comes to operating systems: Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Generally speaking, Linux is the best OS for developers because it's open source, free, and contains all of the tools you'll need. However, most laptops come with either Windows or MacOS preinstalled, which is fine. If you're going to go with one of these two options, make sure that your computer has plenty of memory (RAM).
4. Memory: At least 8 GB Memory against the 4GB mentioned earlier, if you are buoyant, but 16 or 32 are better. The more programs you run at the same time, the more memory you need.
5. Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher is recommended for programming. Some people like AMD processors, but it doesn't really matter. Unless you want to do some very heavy duty programming (e.g., game development), you don't need anything higher than an i7.
6. Storage: At least 250 GB SSD, but 500 GB or 1TB is better if you can afford it. You should use an SSD for your main storage because they're faster and more reliable than HDDs.
7. Screen size: 11 inch - 13 inch is fine, but if you have money to spare then go for 14 inch - 17 inch screens. The bigger the screen size, the more comfortable viewing experience you'll get! Unless you prefer portability.
Here are some tips to help ensure your new device can keep up with whatever project you throw at it:
1. Know what kind of programming language you will be using. Some languages require more RAM (4gig or higher) than others so this information is crucial as well as knowing if there will be any specific hardware requirements such as graphics cards etc.
2. Make sure there is enough storage space on the hard drive for all of your files, but don’t forget about external drives too! They come in handy if something goes wrong with your computer or
3. There are three primary options when it comes to operating systems: Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Generally speaking, Linux is the best OS for developers because it's open source, free, and contains all of the tools you'll need. However, most laptops come with either Windows or MacOS preinstalled, which is fine. If you're going to go with one of these two options, make sure that your computer has plenty of memory (RAM).
4. Memory: At least 8 GB Memory against the 4GB mentioned earlier, if you are buoyant, but 16 or 32 are better. The more programs you run at the same time, the more memory you need.
5. Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher is recommended for programming. Some people like AMD processors, but it doesn't really matter. Unless you want to do some very heavy duty programming (e.g., game development), you don't need anything higher than an i7.
6. Storage: At least 250 GB SSD, but 500 GB or 1TB is better if you can afford it. You should use an SSD for your main storage because they're faster and more reliable than HDDs.
7. Screen size: 11 inch - 13 inch is fine, but if you have money to spare then go for 14 inch - 17 inch screens. The bigger the screen size, the more comfortable viewing experience you'll get! Unless you prefer portability.