Does anyone use their mac for programming and if so what apps do you recommend?

[Cromulent]

I've been using my Mac for programming since I got it but I always feel like I'm missing out on some essential apps. Can anyone recommend some apps that you use and that you find extremely useful?

 

[jeffk]

What kind of programming are you doing?

 

[Cromulent]

What kind of programming are you doing?

Primarily web based using Python and Javascript along with PostgreSQL as the database.

 

[jeffk]

I tend to just use VS Code for Python. The only slightly leftfield thing I use for development is Tower as a git client. It’s expensive but its undo functionality has saved me a few times.

 

[arty]

Raycast, iTerm, Obsidian, Dash, Homebrew (unfortunately), Docker Desktop (unfortunately), and various Linux tools.

 

[Oh Ed not again.]

VSCodium, all the benefits of VSCode but no telemetry.

 

[Cromulent]

I find Warp to be an excellent terminal application for macOS.

Raycast looks fantastic I'm going to start playing around with it.

 

[HACO]

Primarily web based using Python and Javascript along with PostgreSQL as the database.

Definitely recommend Jetbrains IDEs, e.g. PyCharm, Webstorm, IntelliJ, Clion, etc...

 

[Cromulent]

Definitely recommend Jetbrains IDEs, e.g. PyCharm, Webstorm, IntelliJ, Clion, etc...

I've used them in the past and agree they are great but I'm getting used to Visual Studio Code. I also pay for ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot and Navicat for PostgreSQL.

 

[Zom]

VSCode for Python, DevUtils is a handy little app as well

 

[Cromulent]

I thought it might be useful to share the software we use for development on macOS as it is such a personal thing I'd expect there to be a lot alternatives available which is good.

So my stack is this:

• Visual Studio Code (and extensions)
  • Github Copilot
  • Github Copilot Chat
• Git (latest version installed via Homebrew)
• Navicat for PostgreSQL
• Warp Terminal
• Homebrew
• ChatGPT 4
• VMware Fusion 13.5 Pro
• Xcode
  • Copilot for Xcode (https://github.com/intitni/CopilotForXcode)
• Apple Music (essential!!)

Furthermore I always have a $5 a month VPS up and running 24/7 so I can run the PostgreSQL server running on a proper Linux distro to make sure macOS does not cause issues.

What about you guys?

 

[ChrisD.]

Furthermore I always have a $5 a month VPS up and running 24/7 so I can run the PostgreSQL server running on a proper Linux distro to make sure macOS does not cause issues.

Why no use Oracle Cloud always free?

 

[Throrik]

Homebrew, Vim, Git, Docker and iTerm2 for me. Other packages like Ansible, Terraform, Powershell etc too.

 

[uvarvu]

What's wrong with this thread?
Feek's macOS useful tools, utilities and applications thread | Page 5 | Overclockers UK Forums

And you already started this thread
Does anyone use their mac for programming and if so what apps do you recommend? | Overclockers UK Forums

 

[Cromulent]

What's wrong with this thread?
Feek's macOS useful tools, utilities and applications thread | Page 5 | Overclockers UK Forums

And you already started this thread
Does anyone use their mac for programming and if so what apps do you recommend? | Overclockers UK Forums

Ah, really sorry. My memory is awful.

 

[Cromulent]

Why no use Oracle Cloud always free?

I didn't know that. Thank you. I'll check it out.

 

[Feek]

And you already started this thread

Threads merged.

 

[PaulM]

VSCode, JetBrains Rider, Xcode, iTerm2, homebrew, pgAdmin, docker, kubernetes

 

[Murray]

I'm a big fan of the JetBrains IDEs, used PyCharm the most.

 

[Brando]

Another vote for VSCode here.
(And Homebrew and Docker)