Best Macbook For Only Programming

[MgicalaEarner]

Hello guys i hope everything is going good.
I don't know why suddenly I got interest in building an ios apps, but it requires MacBook to build ios apps.
I know we can get a VM and run macOS on it, or we can rent macOS, but I don't want to go with these options.
So requirements are nothing, only I need is for programming.
Your suggestions will be much appreciated
PS: i don't want to go high in budget

 

[Gogol]

Get a m1 mac mini 8g/256g version, and get a 1tb SSD. Use docker desktop for the local server {if needed for api} (and map disk image location to the external ssd). You will love it.

P.s. xcode runs ok in it. tested. So does react native if you go that route.

 

[MgicalaEarner]

Get a m1 mac mini 8g/256g version, and get a 1tb SSD. Use docker desktop for the local server {if needed for api} (and map disk image location to the external ssd). You will love it.

P.s. xcode runs ok in it. tested. So does react native if you go that route.

Thanks but i don't need computer

 

[Gogol]

Thanks but i don't need computer

Get the cheapest macbook then. M1 version.

 

[WorkingNow]

M1 macbook air

 

[mcguffin]

You really can't go wrong with one of the new M1 Macbook Airs... very powerful and quite reasonably priced. But without knowing your budget it's hard to make a recommendation, perhaps a used Macbook would be more suitable.

 

[MgicalaEarner]

You really can't go wrong with one of the new M1 Macbook Airs... very powerful and quite reasonably priced. But without knowing your budget it's hard to make a recommendation, perhaps a used Macbook would be more suitable.

Yes i think this will be the best, about the budget i only need for programming so it will be bad idea to go with big price

 

[nakamura]

8GB Ram + 512GB SSD should be fine. The Intel ones became much cheaper cuz of the M1 ones. Wait until they release the new ones (next month I guess) and the price of the Intel ones will be even lower than.

If you want to build high-end apps you should get M1, 16GB Ram and at least 512 GB SSD.

 

[AntiHacker]

I would suggest Macbook M1 Air. You really don't need the Pro version and Air has its benefits like less weight, no sound since it has no cooler, etc.
If you are really on a budget, maybe look into the 2015/2016 used MacBook PRO but make sure they are in good condition. Mine still work properly but it's very damaged so make sure the person who you are buying from has kept good care of it.

But if you have money then buy new Macbook M1 Air. Or if you have more money you can wait a few weeks to get the new Macbook 14, they are going to be amazing. Also, the price of old MacBooks might drop a little so it's probably worth waiting a month or two in both cases.

 

[MissingAbby]

Get a m1 mac mini 8g/256g version, and get a 1tb SSD. Use docker desktop for the local server {if needed for api} (and map disk image location to the external ssd). You will love it.

P.s. xcode runs ok in it. tested. So does react native if you go that route.

This is exactly what I was going to suggest. I run this same settup and it's perfect.

 

[MgicalaEarner]

I would suggest Macbook M1 Air. You really don't need the Pro version and Air has its benefits like less weight, no sound since it has no cooler, etc.
If you are really on a budget, maybe look into the 2015/2016 used MacBook PRO but make sure they are in good condition. Mine still work properly but it's very damaged so make sure the person who you are buying from has kept good care of it.

But if you have money then buy new Macbook M1 Air. Or if you have more money you can wait a few weeks to get the new Macbook 14, they are going to be amazing. Also, the price of old MacBooks might drop a little so it's probably worth waiting a month or two in both cases.

I think it will be worth waiting