New Mac mini, software dev question.

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d000hg replied

28 November 2018, 14:30
FWIW the modern MacMini is pretty quick even on the cheap config. I run an i7 quad-core 2012 Mac Mini and it's still pretty powerful. THe 2018 version is TWO updates beyond that and seems to have quad-core minimum even on i3 so assuming XCode can compile using threading effectively, I'd be quite confident.

XCode also surprises me by IIRC compiling in the background much better than I am used to with VC++?

But yes if you are using this for serious work, the money is surely worth it. If you want to run Parallels or something, definitely.
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TheCyclingProgrammer replied

28 November 2018, 11:56
If you're doing regular app dev, get the fastest machine you can afford. Swift compilation is still pretty slow.
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BackupBoy replied

26 November 2018, 11:41
Absolutely positive I can. It’s designed to be a non trivial task, and just as fiddly as replacing storage in the 2012 versions, but eminently doable if one deploys a clue or two.
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Platypus replied

26 November 2018, 11:25
Originally posted by BackupBoy View Post

I’ve seen Geekbench 64-bit single core tests scores (4793) that put the new quad-core i3 way ahead of the 6-core Xeon in the 2013 trashcan Pro (3811) so I’d say you’d be fine.

I’m getting the i3/8GB/512GB and will add extra RAM myself.

Are you sure you can add your own RAM?

Mac mini: How to remove or install memory - Apple Support
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d000hg replied

23 November 2018, 12:51
Originally posted by woohoo View Post

My old 2009 MacBook Pro can’t run Xcode etc any more. So I’m looking at the lastest Mac mini and the cheapo i3 option.

Will this be powerful enough or should I splash out more cash for an upgrade?

It probably depends what development you do and how much you do. 9-5 C++ compilation, or the odd bit of app-dev in the evenings? Building a load of open-source stuff from source all the time?

I'd guess it will OK but could be annoying if you are doing big builds all the time.
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WTFH replied

23 November 2018, 08:45
My company iPad Pro is coming in at 3963 single, 9570 multi.
The company's iMac is 5258/16048 (i5-7600K)
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BackupBoy replied

23 November 2018, 08:04
I’ve seen Geekbench 64-bit single core tests scores (4793) that put the new quad-core i3 way ahead of the 6-core Xeon in the 2013 trashcan Pro (3811) so I’d say you’d be fine.

I’m getting the i3/8GB/512GB and will add extra RAM myself.
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woohoo started a topic New Mac mini, software dev question.

23 November 2018, 02:03
New Mac mini, software dev question.

My old 2009 MacBook Pro can’t run Xcode etc any more. So I’m looking at the lastest Mac mini and the cheapo i3 option.

Will this be powerful enough or should I splash out more cash for an upgrade?
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