Hi I'm new to coding and want to learn

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Created Feb ’22

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I'm looking at buying a Mac notebook to start using Xcode/swift. I only really wants to use Mac/ios. I'm a complete beginner but who knows I might pick it up well and might be serious.

Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU 256GB Storage Apple M1 chip with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine 8GB unified memory 256GB SSD storage¹ Retina display with True Tone Magic Keyboard Touch ID Force Touch trackpad Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports

will this one be okay?

thanks in advance

p.s I don't have bucket loads of cash so the £999 suits me if this Mac is suitable

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Claude31 OP

Feb ’22

256GB storage and 8 GB memory is not enough. You should look for at least 1TB and 16GB.

But, if your budget is limited, ave you considered looking for older models, may be even second hand ?

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BiscuitsLover OP

Feb ’22

I'm using the Apple M1 chip Mac with 256GB of storage and 8GB of memory for mobile development and I have no problems at the moment. I can keep several apps open, such as XCode, the simulator, some messaging apps, a music player, and a browser with many open tabs, and all of them work properly and smoothly as expected.

So far I have occupied about 150GB of memory and I have already installed everything I need both for work and for extra-work. For the price it has I recommend it.

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