“Exploring the Popularity and Stability of Linux for Developers”. | by Jamil Ur Rehman | Jul, 2023

A very common question that is asked by millions of people daily, whether they are students in an organization or newcomers trying to learn programming, is: “Why is Linux used by developers?” Many people mistakenly believe that Linux is only used for hacking or other illicit purposes. However, if we delve deeper, we will discover that Linux offers greater stability than Windows for development purposes.

The journey of Linux began on September 3, 1993, when a team of developers recognized the need for a different environment that would enhance a developer’s thought process. The first version of Debian was released on that day.

Debian 11 has gained more popularity compared to other Debian distributions, primarily due to its stability and security. Linux, as a whole, is renowned for…