> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shoppinpal.gitbook.io/docs-shoppinpal-com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shoppinpal.gitbook.io/docs-shoppinpal-com/1.-the-ideal-workspace/the-perfect-machine/for-developers.md).

# For Developers

## For Developers

1. Always use a solid state drive - SSD.
   * Lack of space should be supplemented with a low cost [ultra fit usb flash drive](http://a.co/b827zXr).
2. CPU and memory should be sufficient to allow for the use of following applications in parallel:
   1. VOIP (voice over IP) with screen sharing and/or and screen recording. For ex: skype, hipchat, zoom.us, google hangouts, webex, slack, joinme etc.
   2. Browsers with multiple tabs and/or sessions
   3. Terminal or CMD prompt
   4. IDE
3. Specifications should actively **discourage** the use of functionality which is better off on a [cloud-box](https://github.com/shoppinpal/docs-shoppinpal-com/tree/8cdd099563d11c1fe1df4d584b504337850c59eb/setup-a-machine-in-the-cloud.html). Using a cloud-box sets a better precedent for how your developers perceive the deployment cycle from *start to finish*. This devops-first approach works in the best interest of a developer's skillset and the company's bottom line.
4. We recommend [Apple 13 inch macbook air](http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-air)
   * 1.6GHz CPU
   * 8GB Memory
   * 256GB SSD
   * roughly **1,200 USD**
   * This still might be just a tad too powerful!
   * Even with these models, we haven't been able to get some of our developers to see the light: "Always build and run in docker with the cloud-box."