Hello everyone!😁

Is a M1 (8gb RAM, 256gb storage) 13" macbook air good enough for coding?

This will be my first macbook, so I don’t know yet how I’ll like it. Would it run Linux (maybe Windows too) aside from ios? I’ve heard that it needs some workarounds. Would there be limitations running Linux?

🙂

  • rimakan@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If it’s possible, get a 16 gb RAM model. It’s faster and won’t cause you any issues.

    Coding is a slippery slope. One day you want to code something basic, the next day you end up building something complex and demanding to the resources.

    By the way, I was in your shoes and I got 8 gb one. I regretted having acquired such a slow model when I took up coding.

    • woowaswet@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I ended up purchasing a Pro 16.2" with m1 pro and 16 RAM with 512 SSD. No additional warranty aside from standard 12-month defects and functionality warranty. Hope I won’t regret it until I’m able to upgrade to a better one when needed.🙂

      Thanks again!🖖