Just bought my first macbook what apps should I install as a web developer?

3 years ago by viniciuspc to c/apple

During my entire life (32 years) I used windows and linux machines. Now I bought my first mac book and I would like to know what tools is nice to have to make my work easy.

I am a developer ruby on rails and use vscode, also I use the terminal a lot and the default terminal is not that great. Also I miss notepad++

Any sugestions?

Thank You

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wombatsignals 8 points 3 years ago

Rectangle - for arranging windows
Warp Terminal - a souped up terminal
Maccy - clipboard manager
Homebrew - installing packages
Sublime - notepad++ equivalent
Insomnia - api request manager like Postman

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Generic-Disposable 4 points 3 years ago

I would suggest vs code over sublime myself.

First thing you need to install is homebrew, the second docker, vs code next.

from that point on try and do everything with docker.

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darknavi 2 points 3 years ago

VS Code for me!

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dont_even_bother_ 2 points 3 years ago

I highly recommend people use docker for anything they would use Homebrew for. Homebrew is fragile and breaks often. Obviously I understand the appeal, but it isn't worth the heartburn.

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whofearsthenight 1 point 3 years ago

Why warp? I just downloaded, and when I was immediately prompted to create an account, I just tossed in the trash.

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Realtrain 1 point 3 years ago

Ah, I came here just to recommend Rectangle! Fantastic open-source app

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viniciuspc 1 point 3 years ago

Which improvments does Insomnia has over the Postman? Do you know if the license allows comercial use? Thanks.

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wombatsignals 1 point 3 years ago

I found postman using insane amounts of RAM a few times and some of my coworkers had switched and it’s been pretty nice so far. Pretty much the same feature set without being a RAM hog.

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