{"id":5018,"date":"2020-06-01T04:32:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T04:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.verbat.com\/?p=2390"},"modified":"2024-05-27T10:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T10:18:50","slug":"top-6-linux-distro-for-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.verbat.com\/blog\/top-6-linux-distro-for-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Linux Distro for Developers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Linux operating system unlike any other commercial operating\nsystem that is managed, distributed, and supported by a single company, is free\nto distribute and use. This has led to an environment where numerous companies,\norganizations, and individuals have built their own specific version of the\nLinux operating system. These distributions available in the public domain are\nknown as distributions.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Generally, distributions are built to serve a specific series of\nconcerns. Like the versions of Linux that were to be installed on servers with\nheavy traffic expectations like web servers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several distributions of Linux developed to be used in\nnetworks that emphasize security, where critical information should be accessed\nonly by a select few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a matter of fact, Linux is at the core of several advanced\nFirewalls.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several versions of Linux that supposed to be\ninstalled on top of an existing operating system like Windows so that people\ncan experience Linux under familiar conditions. There also versions of Linux\navailable that could be installed on Mac OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linux also shows up on many embedded devices, like routers,\nswitches, smartphones, GPS systems, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why developers should prefer Linux over Windows?  <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Linux comes with inbuilt compilers or interpreters, so there is\nno need for any additional downloading. Windows do not have any pre-installed\ncompilers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, if Linux does not have what you need at the moment,\nyou can enter a command and it will automatically download the required package\nand install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

Ex:<\/strong>
apt-get install <package name>
yum install <package name> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Linux contains an array of low-level tools like sed, grep, awk\npiping, etc. most apt for developers and great for programmers who want to\nbuild command-line tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linux is a programmer\u2019s haven because of the versatility, power,\nsecurity, and speed it offers. Also, it has a built-in package manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vibrant open source<\/strong><\/a> community is another attractive feature for Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top six Linux Distros for Developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. CentOS<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The\nCentOS Linux distribution is a robust, predictable, flexible, and reproducible\nplatform coming from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Hat\nEnterprise Linux (RHEL) is a Linux distro developed by Red Hat. Also developed\nby Red Hat, CentOS is repackaged as a Red Hat alternative, comprising all the\ngood stuff of RHEL, and released as a free community version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of commercial RHEL software applications<\/a><\/strong> run smoothly on CentOS with the use of YUM package management. CentOS also flaunts an impressive repository of software, along with Red Hat Software Collections (RHSCL) for dynamic languages and open source databases. Moreover, it provides an ideal environment for programmers interested in enterprise development and programming in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CentOS\nis also one of the finest free Linux distributions for servers, making it an\nideal platform for web development and testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu\nis one of the best-known Linux distributions. It is popular with all kinds of\nusers irrespective of their expertise, from beginners to seasoned\nprofessionals. Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) provides additional stability for\ndevelopers and programmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar\nto Debian, Ubuntu uses the DEB package manager, whereas newer versions of\nUbuntu also contain Snap packages thereby making software installation plain\nand simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nwould explain the popularity of such platforms for newbie Linux users. It is\nalso especially useful for programmers, as Snap packages provide a simpler\nmethod to repackage and distribute new software, while also offering a large\nrepository of software aptly suited for the developers use.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu\u2019s\nboasts of a highly vibrant community forum which can be used for any possible\nsupport issues. User experience can be customized with the different derivates of\nUbuntu like Lubuntu and Xubuntu, making it the perfect contender to be the best\nLinux distro for programming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Debian<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Debian\ndistro is made up of an array of software packages with their own set of\nexecutables, scripts, documentation, and configuration information. It also\nincorporates a maintainer, <\/em>with the sole responsibility of\nkeeping the package updated, tracking bug reports, and staying connected to the\nupstream author of the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nlarge user base and the diligent bug tracking system works to find issues and\nfix them swiftly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nadvantage offered by Debian i.e. that the installations can be easily\nconfigured to serve multiple functions including a bare-boned firewall, desktop\nscientific workstations to the state-of-the-art network servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nhallmark feature of Debian as its package management system which offers the\nadministrator of the Debian system absolute control over the packages installed\non the system. It also comes with the option to install a single package or\nautomatically update the operating system. Individual packages may be protected\nfrom automatic updation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Gentoo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gentoo\nis another major Linux distribution. For years, Gentoo has attracted a good\namount of reputation by maintaining more packages and supporting more platforms\nthan Debian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nmost distinctive feature of Gentoo is its source-based nature. This means that\nrather than installing pre-compiled binaries from a core server, each package\nto be installed should be built each time using a C compiler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although\nthis could wind up as a laborious process, this also gives the user the\nflexibility to look into what is needed and what is not. In essence, it allows\nthe user to build the ultimate customized environment.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another\nimplication of the source-based nature of the distribution i.e. build-time\ndependencies is automatically installed while building packages that are\nspecifically requested for install.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another\nattribute that particularly appeals to developers is that cross-compilation is\nmade easy for developers. It easy as installing any other package, with the\nhelp of cross-development tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These\ntools not only allow to build full working toolchains for multiple platforms by\nissuing a few commands. Moreover, the updates to these packages are also part\nof the regular package updates which you wouldn\u2019t dare to play with if you have\nsuccessfully built your own toolchain manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. OpenSUSE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OpenSUSE\nis an open-source Linux distribution developed and maintained by the openSUSE\nProject. It comprises of both a KDE, GNOME desktop, and an inherent package\nmanagement system known as Yast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another\nhallmark feature of Open SUSE i.e. the end-user to submit a root password for\nalmost every single task. Hardly anything happens within the operating system\nwithout the explicit permission of the end-user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\naddition to that OpenSUSE offers the end-users the option to select the\npackages that need to be included in the customized version of OpenSUSE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Arch Linux<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Arch Linux is an x86-64 general-purpose Linux distribution that follows a rolling release-model. This means that it aims to provide the latest stable versions of majority of softwares. The default version is a minimal base system, customized by the user by adding the purposely required components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arch\nLinux centers on the principles of Simplicity, Modernity, Pragmatism and User\ncentrality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Linux distros provide an array of tools and consistent support for programmers and developers and hence an exciting environment for programming. The choices are aplenty despite the level of expertise. It would be advisable for a beginner to install Ubuntu or Debian, whereas advanced users would perhaps prefer Arch or Gentoo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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