Is Ubuntu Good for Developers?
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If you’re managing developers, Ubuntu is the best way to increase your team’s productivity and guarantee a smooth transition from development all the way to production. Ubuntu is the world’s most popular open source OS for both development and deployment, from the data centre to the cloud to the Internet of Things.

Which version of Ubuntu is best for developers?

Best developer distros at a glance:

  • Solus.
  • Ubuntu.
  • Sabayon Linux.
  • Debian.
  • CentOS Stream.
  • Fedora Workstation.
  • openSUSE.
  • Raspberry Pi OS.

Is Ubuntu bad for programming?

1 Answer. Yes, and no. Linux and Ubuntu is more widely used by programmers, than the average – 20.5% of programmers use it as opposed to around 1.50% of the general population (that doesn’t include Chrome OS, and that’s just desktop OS).

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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