1) Reliable sandbox
2) Nixos makes it easy for agents to research, debug and patch every aspect of the system, even applying kernel patches for the sake of debugging
3) CLI-oriented toolchains. Claude spent around 17 hours trying to set up xcode publishing and in the end just told me to press the button once Organizer pops up.
4) Containers
replyContainers are great. But on MBP I have rancher, and a beautiful mirror-like screen, and that enormous trackpad which can fit my momma's fat ass.
replyNo technical argument will fit with the mindset of an average dev preferring MacBook.
Tough sell, I can buy a Magic Trackpad and use it on any machine I want.
replyThe /s should have been obvious.
replyI wouldn't try selling MacBooks to anyone. It's the worst popular device in terms of ergonomics, paired with OS that is incredibly hostile to developers and power users
Don't worry, they don't need help selling it
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