MacBook pro 13" or 15" for Java development?

Question

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Good day!
The question arose - what is the best way to take a MacBook for development in Java?
Will the minimum configuration of 13" firmware with 128GB be enough? Or is it still necessary to take 15"? There are two monitors at home. I'm going to take it with me, but I won't say that the weight is critical. I would also like to hear the opinion of people who are already developing on the Mac.
Thank you for your time!

Answer 1

I myself recently asked this question, but I only program on the pluses.
I took a 13" retina 8GB and am satisfied. I see no reason to take 15" if it is financially difficult to take the top package. But you should think about the volume of the SSD, because 128 is not enough (on the other laptop it costs 128, and it’s somehow cramped). 256 is enough.
It is also much more convenient to carry 13" with you (smaller in size).

Answer 2

Take with 16GB of RAM on board.

Answer 3

At the very Macbook pro retina 13 Late 2013, 8Gb, I develop simple projects in java (I'm still studying Junior). When idea x 2, mysql, chrome(10+ tabs) + (CleanMac, Alfred, .....) are open it feels fine. If you run another virtual machine, it will already hang.

Answer 4

If 13 inches - then only Retina.
In general, a normal 24-inch minimum monitor is highly desirable.