Primary Development Environment - OS X or Windows?

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

Hello all.  I am trying to do a better job of connecting with folks in the community.  

I develop primarily using a PC running Windows 7.  I believe that most of you however are OS X users.  This means my tools and perspective are a bit different from yours.  However, I could be wrong.  Maybe the split is 50/50 or maybe there are a lot of Windows developers…  I just don’t know.

So, instead of wondering I thought I’d check.  This post includes a simple survey. Please participate by checking the box next to your primary development environment.

Note 1: This is not meant to start a war or discussion of which environment is better.  I believe that a person should use what one is familiar and comfortable with.  Its about getting work done, period.

Note 2: If you select ‘OTHER’ please elaborate below.  I’m sure we are all interested in what you use and how.

Note 3: I have differentiated OS X and Windows versions because there are some (tool chain; not Corona) compatibility issues on different versions of operating systems.  I like to take this into account when answering questions.

#2

46 views and 8 only answers?  

Please participate.  Its not hard and it will help me (and others) a lot to know a little bit more about the make up of the community.

#3

This is my last ping on this thread, then I’ll let it rest.

So far, only 13 votes have been received with a 7/6 split in favor of Windows.  

This really surprises me as it feels like every person I answer questions for is a Mac user (when we drill down that far in the back and forth questions.).

Thanks to those who answered.  And for those who did not… I am so disappointed.  One little click.  That’s all I’m asking for.

You can reduce my disappointment now :slight_smile:  Go to the top and click your OS. 

Thanks!

#4

Just “voted” (OS X 10.10, for what it’s worth…though I am considering getting a Surface Pro 3 to keep in the bag I commute with, which would significantly increase my time on Windows), but if you don’t regularly view the forums on the mobile site (as I do), it’s worth noting that the poll doesn’t show in that view, which could account for some of your non-participants.

#5

Scratch that last reply - I reloaded the post on my iPhone and the poll showed up. Looks like it was just a parially-loaded page causing the poll not showing up the first time. Sorry for the misinformation.

#6

Just voted as well. I finally upgraded to OS X 10.10 a few weeks ago because of Corona requirements.

Because I use things like webview, text input, social sharing, I haven’t built my app for Windows and have no immediate plans to do so. (If I do go in that direction, I would probably hire someone to fill in the few missing pieces.)

#7

Just voted.

We use PC when building standard app with normal Corona. We use Mac when building with Enterprise. But we always prefer working on PC.

Hope this help

#8

46 views and 8 only answers?  

Please participate.  Its not hard and it will help me (and others) a lot to know a little bit more about the make up of the community.

#9

This is my last ping on this thread, then I’ll let it rest.

So far, only 13 votes have been received with a 7/6 split in favor of Windows.  

This really surprises me as it feels like every person I answer questions for is a Mac user (when we drill down that far in the back and forth questions.).

Thanks to those who answered.  And for those who did not… I am so disappointed.  One little click.  That’s all I’m asking for.

You can reduce my disappointment now :slight_smile:  Go to the top and click your OS. 

Thanks!

#10

Just “voted” (OS X 10.10, for what it’s worth…though I am considering getting a Surface Pro 3 to keep in the bag I commute with, which would significantly increase my time on Windows), but if you don’t regularly view the forums on the mobile site (as I do), it’s worth noting that the poll doesn’t show in that view, which could account for some of your non-participants.

#11

Scratch that last reply - I reloaded the post on my iPhone and the poll showed up. Looks like it was just a parially-loaded page causing the poll not showing up the first time. Sorry for the misinformation.

#12

Just voted as well. I finally upgraded to OS X 10.10 a few weeks ago because of Corona requirements.

Because I use things like webview, text input, social sharing, I haven’t built my app for Windows and have no immediate plans to do so. (If I do go in that direction, I would probably hire someone to fill in the few missing pieces.)

#13

Just voted.

We use PC when building standard app with normal Corona. We use Mac when building with Enterprise. But we always prefer working on PC.

Hope this help