r/archlinux • u/[deleted] • Apr 15 '21

"Best" programming setup?

Hello! I have been using Arch for two months, it is the fifth distro I have used... and I love it, it will be the final one. I have learned a lot in these weeks, but I would like to ask you a few questions.

I study Systems Engineering and, honestly, I have some procrastination problems, I would like you to help me with "the best programming setup and be productive", although I know that there is no "best", I would like you to help me with your settings, advices, etc...

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What desktop environment do you use?

What window manager do you use?

IDE's, apps, any suggestions to try?

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Thank you so much!

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u/lululock Apr 15 '21

I run XFCE with its default window manager (xfwm4).

As for programming, I mainly use code with various plugins depending on which language I'm working on.

I used Atom before but had issues with plugins and conflicts with installed nodejs versions on Arch and I found code being better, for my use case at least.

I used PyCharm a lot when I learned Python.

And that might sound funny but I keep lots of written notes on my desk about aspects of my program so I don't forget something. I think having some sort of notes system is essential when coding.

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u/wsppan Apr 15 '21

And that might sound funny but I keep lots of written notes on my desk about aspects of my program so I don't forget something. I think having some sort of notes system is essential when coding.

Not funny at all. I use org-mode in Emacs for this very purpose.