Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by espeed » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 4:55 PM UTC

Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]
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Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by azangru » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:37 PM UTC

Interesting.

Any advantage of using Chrome OS for Web development compared to just any plain Linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu)? Or, even more interesting, compared to MacOS? Because from the video, it feels as if Crostini is a second-class citizen on Chrome OS (all that talk about Linux in a container). Why choose Chrome OS at all?

Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by youeseh » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:41 PM UTC

Who is this really for?

Students who have a cheap Chromebook and couldn't write / test code due to OS restrictions?

Developers who have a Chromebook (and love it) and wanted to use it for everything?

Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:42 PM UTC

azangru wrote: post #2

Interesting. Any advantage of using Chrome OS for Web development compared to just any plain Linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu)? Or, even more interesting, compared to MacOS? Because from the video, it feels as if Crostini is a second-class citizen on Chrome OS (all that talk about Linux in a container). Why choose Chrome OS at all?

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Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by rb808 » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:42 PM UTC

I'm thinking of getting a Chromebook for dev work, with the view of just using it as a dumb client for terminals and browser to cloud servers. I'm worried I'll buy then wish I bought a proper machine. Anyone thought the same then regretted it?

Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by pkulak » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:44 PM UTC

I'm still waiting on good Docker support. Word is it's close, but I don't know if it's there right now. Really all I need in a dev machine is a Unix + docker + IDE, so this is pretty interesting.

Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by pkulak » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:46 PM UTC

azangru wrote: post #2

Interesting. Any advantage of using Chrome OS for Web development compared to just any plain Linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu)? Or, even more interesting, compared to MacOS? Because from the video, it feels as if Crostini is a second-class citizen on Chrome OS (all that talk about Linux in a container). Why choose Chrome OS at all?

Chrome OS has a better Window manager, better monitor support, better polish in general as a Desktop.

Compared to MacOS, I'd say probably just cost.

Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by mav3rick » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:46 PM UTC

azangru wrote: post #2

Interesting. Any advantage of using Chrome OS for Web development compared to just any plain Linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu)? Or, even more interesting, compared to MacOS? Because from the video, it feels as if Crostini is a second-class citizen on Chrome OS (all that talk about Linux in a container). Why choose Chrome OS at all?

Crostini is a VM solution (the container is in a VM). It's by no means a second class citizen. The Files app for instance shows Linux apps along side your Chrome OS apps. Other integration pieces are in the works. Why choose Chrome OS? It's the only mainstream OS with security at it's forefront and 6 week release cycles. Also, the battery life is amazing and there are a range of devices from low end to the higher end pixelbook. (some of the low end ones may not get Crostini yet). If you want a nice travel device you can get a low end Chromebook. If you want a no hassle internet solution you can get a cheapo Chromebook for your folks. Now if you want a Dev environment you can get a higher end Chromebook as well.

Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by nxc18 » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:47 PM UTC

youeseh wrote: post #3

Who is this really for? Students who have a cheap Chromebook and couldn't write / test code due to OS restrictions? Developers who have a Chromebook (and love it) and wanted to use it for everything?

I got a chromebook because I needed a device with a keyboard I could use from my couch/patio.

I've been extremely impressed - I can use Android apps, and they work well, due to tablet mode support. Being able to have a Linux laptop that just works is really awesome.

I think you could make the argument that ChromeBook is just as versatile as Windows now - huge app store (Play), great browser, and a Linux terminal. So I guess its for everyone that Windows is for.

Re: Chrome OS: Ready for Web Development [video]

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Post by pjmlp » Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 5:47 PM UTC

azangru wrote: post #2

Interesting. Any advantage of using Chrome OS for Web development compared to just any plain Linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu)? Or, even more interesting, compared to MacOS? Because from the video, it feels as if Crostini is a second-class citizen on Chrome OS (all that talk about Linux in a container). Why choose Chrome OS at all?

After watching this session and having seen the focus on making Android apps better citizens shown at Google IO and Android Developer Summit, I got this gut feeling that Chrome OS might actually be where Google is heading to, and not Fuchsia.

I don't envision they will keep three development teams doing OSes for the same hardware form factors.

Now regarding ChromeOS vs plain GNU/Linux, macOS or Windows, I don't see a value, specifically given the prices of Chromebooks able to have Crostini enabled.