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iOS

Posted by nfs
nfs
35,526 Points

I want to get a decent computer for programming.

And no, any answer like "you can learn to program on any computer" won't work. So be warned. I want a complete answer so that I can decide quickly. Now info on my part:

I'm currently going to finish front-end web development then back-end; not gonna stop there and move on to android dev. Learning IOS dev. is a must Pursue my career in the tech. 6.Do a little bit of gaming (can't resist the temptation, you know) And please provide me with the complete setup. Thank you

Brian Harness
Brian Harness
7,259 Points

I would say if your going to do some app development as well then an Imac is good. I use a imac to do any creation as far as websites and now im learning some ios development as well. So when it comes to watching videos to learn i will use my little old laptop and then i have it by my imac where i practice code

2 Answers

Stephen Kilgore
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Stephen Kilgore
Java Web Development Techdegree Student 2,610 Points
Stephen Kilgore
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Stephen Kilgore
Java Web Development Techdegree Student 2,610 Points

iMac. You cannot develop native iOS applications without a Mac, so if that is your ultimate goal, getting an iMac now and getting used to everything will be good.

nfs
nfs
35,526 Points

Thanks for your reply.

kjvswift93
kjvswift93
13,515 Points
kjvswift93
kjvswift93
13,515 Points

Any of the current MacBook Pro models will suit your needs as you stated them. The only differences among them are screen size, physical storage, and RAM memory size. Only if you need a massive amount of local storage and perform many extremely memory intensive programs simultaneously should you need to pay more for the higher memory and storage MacBook Pro model.