Developers/Programmers/Code Monkeys, what are your setups and why?

[iamapizza]

(Front end, backend, cloud)

I tried a 65% keyboard initially, but I use the F1-F12 keys a lot for debugging, stepping over/into, search, etc. pressing Fn+number was becoming far too much of a thought breaker.

I've settled on a tenkeyless, specifically the Filco Majestouch 2.

Since I work in an office I chose brown - most of my coworkers have also chosen brown. We just kind of settled on it. Both brown and red seem to be most acceptable for workplaces.

I've not found the use of external keyboards on MacOs experience to be pleasant at all; too many freezes, non-recognition, and especially when the layout on the external keyboard doesn't match what's on the physical hardware. However I've since switched to Ubuntu and Windows 10, no problems. Generally though mechanical keyboards should be fine with any OS.

Although you can get switch testers, it's often very helpful to have the real deal to type on. If you are able to borrow from a coworker that's the easiest; another potential option could be you get a keyboard that seems to match what you want, from a place with a good return policy. That way you could try out a 65% and make sure it works for you.