I'm fairly new to linux and wanted to ask what's the best linux distro(?) to have for web development that can dual boot with Windows (can't really remove windows since there's some applications I need there RIP...)

That's very vague, there are so many good linux distros. Can you please edit your question and add details about your editor, your setup, your knowledge about linux etc. Etc?

I also recommend https://distrochooser.de/en/ , but in the end experienced developers give the best advice

it depends on your computer's specs and your needs. ive never heard of the website that @YouAreAPIRate but it looks great. all you need is a good a browser to do web, but because youre a beginner id go w ubuntu.

And please let us know what you chose in the end. I'd like to know which distribution looks appealing for a beginner.

I'd recommend Mint first, Ubuntu second. Both are very easy and have great hardware support. In my experience, Mint has slightly better support and is more stable.

I've never used Elementary so I can't really comment, but I've heard good things.

If you want to learn Linux inside and out, and probably learn to hate it, go for Gentoo -- it forces you to compile, integrate, and configure everything yourself. Masochism doesn't even begin to cover it.

@irene i second the manjaro suggestion. Really awesome distro!

I tried Ubuntu (pre and post-unity), sabayon, elementary, and others, but I used Linux Mint KDE the longest. It's all I've used for the past six years. I wouldn't trade it for Windows or Mac, even if you paid me.

I like KDE because you can apply keyboard shortcuts to your open windows. You can apply keyboard shortcuts to nearly anything, it seems. Their file browser, dolphin, can have split panes, split terminal, and is navigatable by the keyboard.

Also, KDE has an "activities" feature, which allows you to create separate workspaces for each of your projects.

I can literally work on one project, switch to a new activity, and have a brand new desktop with custom shortcuts. Then switch to a new one. Then switch back, and everything is just as I left it.

It might run slow with your dual boot situation. I'd at least install it on a spare hard drive and give it a spin.

Mint, or im using pop!_os, that one is also good

@ArchLinux i have this strange feeling that youd vote for Arch.

@YouAreAPIRate I can't seem to modify my post anymore but I'm mostly using Visual Studio Code for web dev. I don't know much about linux distros (other than Ubuntu(?)) and that's why I haven't really specified any. Thanks for the link! I'll check it out.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll check out Ubuntu, Mint, Manjaro first but I'll also try the other suggested distros too!

Come join us in the fedora community! We're lots of fun I swear.

There isn't really a set right choice, I use Mint/Kububtu at work and KDE Neon at home :)