Last weekend, I took a short family trip with my wife and child in Bursa, you know those calm moments. Of course, I can’t go without carrying my laptop, but I try not to code when spending time with my family. Still, I got an idea for a C# project, optimizing the PostgreSQL connection in my Rest API with Dapper. I tried it right after I got home, but I guess I rushed, and a query error caused the connection to drop, leading to hours of debugging. Well, I finally fixed it, but I spent the time I should have with my family on code bugs 🙂
Yes, these things happen sometimes. Family time is sacred, but our brains don’t stop. By the way, I wanted to talk about the new trends from Apple, because lately, I’ve been using MacBook Pro more for coding. Looking at the search volumes, the word ‘apple’ has skyrocketed—around 100k searches, probably everyone’s curious.
Apple’s ecosystem impacts us all, doesn’t it? The MacBook Pro series, especially the models with M5 chips, are trending. I usually stay with Windows for C# development, but I switch to Mac sometimes for Vue.js projects because iOS integration becomes easier. New MacBook Pro models, with that M5 chip, seem to deliver a performance boost. I remember, on an old Intel Mac, compiling .NET Core took hours, but now, with the M series, everything flies. But the price? I think it starts around $2000, I can’t remember exactly, but it’s expensive.
Meanwhile, the iPad Pro is also trending, seen in tech breakdowns. I use the iPad Pro for drawing and note-taking, but for coding? Well, with Swift Playgrounds, you can make simple projects. I find its real power in our embedded system designs, using it as a reference. For electronics circuit designs, there are apps like Procreate that do a great job. I also work with PHP and jQuery, and I don’t stay away from the iPad for web tasks—it’s perfect for mobile testing.
And we shouldn’t forget about Apple Vision Pro. It’s like a mixed reality headset, augmented reality. For someone like me who loves mountain climbing, I imagine virtual climbing simulations—exciting. But for coding? If you develop VR in Unity, integrating it with the MacBook Pro M5 would be fantastic. Still, expensive, around $3500—can’t believe it. I saw a site with more details, but couldn’t find the exact link; you can check on Apple’s official site.
However, Apple’s strength isn’t just hardware, but also its software ecosystem. For example, when developing iOS apps with Xcode, I connect my C# backend via Rest API. I use Dapper for PostgreSQL, and Visual Studio Code runs smoothly on Mac. Once, I tested a MySQL migration with Apple’s database tools—they were fast. Of course, switching from Windows to Mac takes some getting used to; keyboard shortcuts are different.
The strength of Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro is evident in the breakdowns, showing its power. With ARM architecture, battery life extends, and I can code for 10-12 hours comfortably. For jQuery and Vue projects, testing in Safari is essential, of course. But there’s a limitation: Apple’s closed system sometimes causes incompatibility with Linux-based tools. When working on embedded systems or designing electronic circuits, running Arduino IDE on Mac can be frustrating—perhaps some plugins are needed, I don’t know the details.
Practical Coding Tips on the MacBook Pro
If you’re thinking of switching to Apple, first install the .NET SDK. Then, use Visual Studio for Mac, but I prefer Code because it’s lightweight. For connecting PostgreSQL with Dapper, set the connection string like this: Server=localhost;Database=mydb;User Id=user;Password=pass; and map the queries—it’s that simple. In my experience, compile times decrease by about 30-40% with the M5 chip, though I haven’t measured precisely, it’s noticeable.
By the way, I remembered: last month, in a Vue project, I forgot to add meta tags for Safari compatibility, and it crashed on mobile. Debugged and fixed it quickly. Apple trends always bring new opportunities for developers with each product release. With the iPad Pro and Sidecar feature, you can turn your Mac into a second screen—very useful for coding. But the price/performance ratio? I think for the average user, it’s a bit much; for professionals, it’s ideal.
For reviews about the Apple M5 MacBook Pro, search on Google for ‘apple m5 macbook pro review’. Many reviews are available, even on sites like IGN — worth checking out. Not primarily for gaming, but Apple’s gaming support is slowly improving.
In summary, Apple trends excite me, especially in the coding world. If you’re working with C# and .NET, I recommend getting a MacBook Pro; it’s worth it. But based on your budget, starting with an iPad Pro is also good. Even during family trips, I carry it to brainstorm. What about you—have you switched to Apple? Anyway, that’s enough for now; see you in the next post.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention: Apple’s privacy policies are excellent, inspiring my REST API security approaches. But sometimes they’re too closed, limiting developers. They can be incompatible with open-source tools. Ultimately, Apple walks its own path, and we adapt to it.
And about the Mac breakdown: my old MacBook is still working, but I’m thinking of upgrading to the M5. I believe it costs around 15-20k TRY in Bursa stores. During the family trip, we discussed it; my kid wants a tablet—maybe an iPad Pro?
Apple Vision Pro and the Future
Let me tell you more about Vision Pro. Coding in virtual reality? Imagine designing circuits in 3D space. When working on embedded systems and drawing electronic cards, VR simulation would be fantastic. But it’s still early; the price is high. I saw a nice article on The Verge, though I don’t remember the exact link—research it yourself.
The overall trend from Apple is integration. From iPhone to Mac, everything is synchronized. I also integrate Apple push notifications into my PHP backends—easy. But outages happen sometimes, not like PayPal, but it’s generally stable.
Last thing, the iPad Pro breakdown from Apple also mentions this: during camping trips, I use it for offline note-taking, drawing camping routes with apps. I jot down my coding ideas and share with my family—they laugh 🙂