Because it’s a Unix machine with support for business software.
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zerofk@lemmy.zip 5 weeks ago
Really? Then why is Apple so popular among a subset of developers?
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Darkaga@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Have you ever tried to setup a development environment in Windows? Windows fucking sucks for development unless you’re committed to handing over wads of cash for a VS license, and even then it’s really only good if your okay using a bunch of proprietary MS stuff.
zerofk@lemmy.zip 5 weeks ago
Actually yes, I do cross platform development on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Mac is by far the most work and breaks constantly.
mr_satan@lemmy.zip 5 weeks ago
As much as I hate it, Apple has good products. And it’s enough for enough people to have active development community. By that point it’s catch 22.