iOS What Is The Typical Workstation Used by iOS Developers At Apple?

[danallen]

What is the typical workstation used by iOS and macOS developers at Apple?

I'll offer a guess, for kicks.

I'll guess iOS and macOS developers typically run a high end version of the 2013 MacPro, with two LG UltraFine 4K displays making Apple development the #1 purchaser of MacPros and LG UltraFine 4K displays in the world.

I'd make a fun bet the majority of new MacPro sales since April 2014 have been to Apple, supplying computers to its staff.

 

[Emanuel Rodriguez]

Wouldn't be surprised if most of their devs use MacBook Pros like me, to be perfectly honest. No developer needs a Xeon, I don't care how hardcore they are. Perhaps a new Mac Mini, but definitely not the Mac Pro, or iMac Pro.

 

[Fzang]

Not a developer at Apple, but I get by just fine with an LG 5K and a tMBP.

If something heavier is required it’s best handled by some remote cluster.

I don’t really know what individuals do with maxed out Mac Pros.

 

[kyussmondo]

I develop iOS apps just fine on my 2014 MacBook Pro. There isn’t a noticeable speed difference to the developer in my team who has a 2016 Touch Bar MacBook Pro. You really do not need a super high end Mac for most software development.

Most Mac Pro’s were probably sold to professional video editors.

 

[AnonMac50]

I’m curious too! I’m guessing some kind of desktop? I know I prefer my combination of 5K + 4K much more than working with my MacBook Pro, even though it handles it all well enough. I just use it now if I need to take my work with me.