should I use ubuntu 21.10 as my primary OS for coding?

Use macOS

If in doubt, bleeding edge for the win.

Or, you know, dev docker or something.

@atheist I know web development and I had some basic knowledge in docker

Pick a distro you like and just use it

Why on earth would you use a Ubuntu release with short support cycle?

If you aren't into learning Linux all the way (Arch), and neither enterprise level things (Red Hat), and neither self administration of rock-solid server things (Debian), then your best options are either Mint (LTS) or Manjaro (RR).

@Fast-Nop Manjaro gang

@Fast-Nop I currently use ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Ubuntu is good enough. But "coding" is too broad

@priyanshu-zeon me too. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is for the win. Long term support matters. More stable, more guides, longer to last.

Yes

I use arch btw

@darkcl bruhh, not again!

@darkcl @priyanshu-zeon

Use any linux for coding, It's a treat

Better question: Are u familiar with Linux?

Many stories here on devRant would have been preventable if people would familiarize with the ecosystem before trying to take a nosedive into the unknown.

Linux strength lies in being a multi user os.

Familiarize yourself with root less, home environment for your language and not nuking the OS by utilizing root and you can do coding with a lot of fun.

@IntrusionCM These days, the strength of Linux is in some more aspects. It doesn't spy on you, and it doesn't pester you with forced and untested updates.

@Fast-Nop Yes. But multi user is definitely a blessing.

Especially later when docker / virtualization / mounts etc come into play and you know what fails and why. XD

Wasn't meant as an exclusive strength, more like a "unlocking multi user and understanding permission systems is a thing that will save you a lot of pain".

@dontbeevil wait, were we supposed to be giving *helpful* advice?

Dang, my bad.

@atheist Avoiding Windows is always a helpful advice - though sometimes, it may be diifficult to follow.