DOP 270: Why Should a Developer Consider Using Devbox from Jetify?

Jul 3, 2024

Developers Darin and Viktor share their experiences in setting up new machines, including the usefulness of tools like VS Code and package managers. They discuss the efficiency and convenience of Devbox for development work, highlighting their preference for Mac OS. The podcast also explores the evolution of software installation methods, hardware needs for developers, and comparisons of Devbox with other options like Raspberry Pis and Mac mini.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Streamlining Software Setup with VS Code and Package Managers

03:18 • 16min

Reflections on Devbox and Preference for Mac OS

19:29 • 7min

Evolution of Development Environments and Hardware Needs for Developers

26:07 • 6min

Exploring Software Installation Methods and Managing Workloads

32:28 • 2min

Comparing Devbox with Raspberry Pis and Mac mini

34:54 • 5min