El Capitan for a Newby Targeting XCode Dev?

[aksoy80]

Hi guys,
I tried to search but couldn't found anything similar. Excuse me if I missed.

Altough I am computer engineer and working in Enterprise IT for almost 10 years, I bought my first ever Macbook last weekend. My target is development using Swift (I think its the better choice for a new one who has to learn language first). In the last 4 days, I learned a lot (hopefully) using google and forums. I am mostly using Apple's own applications (only exceptions are Evernote and sometimes Chrome/Firefox)

After all those background information here is my question. Should I move to El-Capitan and start out my journey with it? Split view, better performance/battery life and new Notes application is what is attracting me about it.

I did started with Chrome but then realized its a battery drainer, so I switched to Safari. I think its best to use Apple's own applications wherever possible, so I would like to change Evernote (I don't need to clip from web) with Notes. I can buy MS Office for 9$ only but I would like to try Numbers, Pages first.

Anyway, what do you suggest me to do, should I move directly to El-Capitan?

Regards.

TL/DR:Is El-Capitan suitable for a new mac owner (working as it pro for 10 years) who is targeting swift development.

 

[leman]

Well, El Capitan comes with the new Xcode and the new APIs, so its a no-brainer to use it for new development, really. Unless you are only interested in targeting earlier OS X and iOS platforms.

 

[aksoy80]

Well, El Capitan comes with the new Xcode and the new APIs, so its a no-brainer to use it for new development, really. Unless you are only interested in targeting earlier OS X and iOS platforms.

well, is it possible to brick the macbook while trying to install el-capitan or returning back to yosemite? (possibly deleting the restore partition) Thats what I am afraid of.

 

[leman]

Its possible to brick anything while doing anything But there is customer support in case you get stuck.

 

[aksoy80]

In case support needs physical access there is only 1 apple store in my country and its in a different city

 

[bob616]

It is very difficult to brick your Mac. Even if you delete your main partition and you recovery partition there is an internet recovery that you can use to restore.

 

[762999]

Hi guys,
I tried to search but couldn't found anything similar. Excuse me if I missed.

Altough I am computer engineer and working in Enterprise IT for almost 10 years, I bought my first ever Macbook last weekend. My target is development using Swift (I think its the better choice for a new one who has to learn language first). In the last 4 days, I learned a lot (hopefully) using google and forums. I am mostly using Apple's own applications (only exceptions are Evernote and sometimes Chrome/Firefox)

After all those background information here is my question. Should I move to El-Capitan and start out my journey with it? Split view, better performance/battery life and new Notes application is what is attracting me about it.

I did started with Chrome but then realized its a battery drainer, so I switched to Safari. I think its best to use Apple's own applications wherever possible, so I would like to change Evernote (I don't need to clip from web) with Notes. I can buy MS Office for 9$ only but I would like to try Numbers, Pages first.

Anyway, what do you suggest me to do, should I move directly to El-Capitan?

Regards.

TL/DR:Is El-Capitan suitable for a new mac owner (working as it pro for 10 years) who is targeting swift development.

I don't see any rush to switch version. If you just got your back, there is plenty to keep busy with until the final release. I do install the beta from time to time but always end up reverting at some point. So in the end, I waste time and nothing else. So unless you have multiple machines or virtual machines.. I would suggest staying in stable land!

 

[!!!]

In case support needs physical access there is only 1 apple store in my country and its in a different city

You could always install it on a separate partition.

 

[aksoy80]

thank you very much everyone, I am learning new things everyday. First I installed El-Capitan as an upgrade, then reverted back to Yosemite as I really wanted to get a fresh install. Now I am on El-Capitan with a fresh install. I know its not that hard but I managed to build a USB installer :d
I am quite happy that Swift ibook for pre release is also available.