11 Best Linux Distros For Programming And Developers [2020 Edition]

Debian GNU/Linux distro is the mother operating system for many other Linux distributions. Its latest ‘buster’ release arrived recently with more powerful features. In any discussion of the best Linux distros for programmers, Debian and Debian downstream distros find a special place.

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Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the most popular and commonly used Linux distro for web development, python, and other purposes. Over the years, thanks to the support provided by Canonical and open source community, Ubuntu has grown to become one of the highlights of the Linux desktop scenario.

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openSUSE

One of the major strengths of openSUSE is its YaST package management which makes it easy to automate different tasks. Another great quality of this dependable Linux distro for developers is its software delivery method. You can simply visit their website and directly install anything you like. Its vast package database and supportive community is another plus point.

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Fedora

Moreover, Fedora only ships with open source components, which makes it a perfect choice if you’re a die-hard open-source enthusiast. Even Linus Torvalds prefers Fedora over Debian and Ubuntu. The Fedora forum and magazines are a very friendly platform to share your problems and know how to use Fedora and its tools. As Fedora is backed by Red Hat, you can also expect it to work without issues during the development process.

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Pop!_OS

To make your workflow more productive, the latest Pop!_OS 20.04 gives programmers a unique power with a keyboard-driven tiling window manager. Advanced window management, shortcuts, and workspaces along with GNOME 3.36 desktop enhance the user experience for developers to another level.

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Arch Linux

Arch Linux is a favorite Linux distribution for die-hard Linux enthusiasts who want full control of their operating system. If you want to start from the ground up, you can choose Arch Linux to build a customized operating system that could easily become a great Linux distro for programming and other development purposes.

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Gentoo

The installation process will teach you a lot about your system and its subtleties. One of the best parts about Gentoo, which is also a curse for some people, is its ability to configure what compilation flags packages should support. If we keep the ease part aside, Gentoo gives a developer power, stability, and flexibility — everything that he/she wants.

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Manjaro

If you know how to set up your Arch Linux system, you don’t need Manjaro Linux. But if you want an Arch-based system that is easy to install and run, you can go for Manjaro. It has an easy GUI installer, just like Ubuntu or Linux Mint that also smoothens the update methods.

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CentOS

The installation and setup process of this Linux distro for programmers is almost similar to Fedora. To address your different software needs, it has a vast Red Hat Software Collection and CentOS repository. You can use its powerful YUM package manager to install and uninstall the application needed for your development.

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Kali Linux

It comes loaded with tons of pre-installed tools. However, let me make it clear that it’s not designed for a beginner who doesn’t know his/her way around in the world of Linux. So, if you have some experience related to Linux and programming, you can try your hands on Kali Linux to brush up your skills.

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Raspbian

Distros like Ubuntu and Debian have managed to establish themselves as the top picks when it comes to the best Linux distro for developers. Some of the other great choices are openSUSE, Arch Linux, etc. If you intend to buy a credit-card-sized Raspberry Pi, Linux-based Raspbian is also a perfect way to start.

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