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Python

Posted by JD Vila
JD Vila
8,095 Points

Do you need an expensive computer to be a Python Developer (Django/Flask)?

I'm borrowing a Macbook i5 with 4gb ram, but I have to give it back in July 2017. Can I use a cheap but new laptop, install Ubuntu, and still be a competitive Python Developer? Or would it be too slow for me? Please and thank you!

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

Any computer is fine for coding Python, but I find that Linux (Ubuntu) is my favorite computer for programming in general.

You can install Linux on Mac or Windows.

I have three computers that I use:

  • A desktop computer (Mac)
  • A Raspberry Pi
  • A Windows laptop with Ubuntu installed