Javascript is one of the leading tech used in the IT industry for building web and mobile apps. Javascript has good popularity and has a lot of frameworks and libraries available.
In order to have a smooth development environment, the developer definitely needs a very good computer system. Which could smoothly run all frameworks and support the smooth running of web browsers with lots of tabs open.
Criteria for Choosing a Good Laptop for Programmer
Let us see the laptop specifications for software development.
- SSD Hardisk – 256 GB / 512 GB
Make sure to choose a Solid-state hard disk (SSD) that will make the system run very fast.
- Minimum 8 GB RAM
For smoother working go for 8 GB RAM and above that will help for smoother multitasking. There will be multiple tabs open in the browser and for smoother running of development environment and browsers
- Processor – Intel Core i3 / i5
Choose i3 and above processor. The latest i3 as of 2021 Dec is 11 gen. Choose that or higher ones.
- HD Web camera
Make sure the laptop you choose should have an HD webcam 720p or above, don’t go for a VGA camera. This will greatly help for the video calls and interaction with your team or clients.
These are the core features that you need to consider while buying a laptop for software development
Best Laptops for Software developers – Recommendations
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 10th Gen Intel Core i3 15.6 inches FHD Business Laptop (8GB/256 GB SSD/UHD Graphics/Windows 10 Home/MS Office/Platinum Grey/1.7Kg)HP 250 G8 Laptop (11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4/8GB DDR4 Ram / 512GB SSD/Windows 10/39.62 cm (15.6 inch) HD/Intel UHD Graphics) 42V68PA (Dark Ash Silver, 1.74 kg)
HP 15 11th Gen Intel Core i3 Processor 15.6 inches FHD Laptop, 8GB/512GB SSD/Windows 10/MS Office/Integrated Graphics (Natural Silver/1.69 Kg), 15s-fr2006TU
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 2021 11th Gen Intel Core i3 15.6″ (39.62cm) FHD IPS Thin & Light Laptop (8GB/512GB SSD/Windows 10/MS Office/2 Year Warranty/Arctic Grey/1.65Kg), 82H801FKIN
Lenovo V15 Intel Core i5 11th Gen 15.6″ (39.62 cm) FHD Thin and Light Laptop (8GB RAM/256GB SSD/Windows 10/MS Office/Black/1.7 kg), 82KB00EYIN
Dell 15 (2021) Laptop i3-1115G4, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Win 10 + MS Office, Integrated Graphics, 15.6″ (39.61 cms) FHD Display, Carbon Color (Inspiron 3511, D560581WIN9BE)
The above listed are a few best laptop choices for software developers. These are budget-level laptops for developers that can offer good smooth work environment. This supports good multitasking for web developers.
