Wayland vs X11
Developers should learn and use Wayland when building or maintaining graphical applications for Linux desktops, as it is becoming the standard for modern distributions like GNOME and KDE Plasma meets developers should learn x11 when working on linux or unix-based systems that require gui development, system-level graphics programming, or remote desktop applications. Here's our take.
Wayland
Developers should learn and use Wayland when building or maintaining graphical applications for Linux desktops, as it is becoming the standard for modern distributions like GNOME and KDE Plasma
Wayland
Nice PickDevelopers should learn and use Wayland when building or maintaining graphical applications for Linux desktops, as it is becoming the standard for modern distributions like GNOME and KDE Plasma
Pros
- +It is particularly valuable for applications requiring smooth animations, touchscreen support, or enhanced security through client isolation
- +Related to: linux-desktop, x11
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
X11
Developers should learn X11 when working on Linux or Unix-based systems that require GUI development, system-level graphics programming, or remote desktop applications
Pros
- +It is essential for building or customizing desktop environments, writing low-level display drivers, or creating applications that need precise control over windowing and input events, such as scientific visualization tools or embedded systems with graphical interfaces
- +Related to: linux, unix
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Wayland if: You want it is particularly valuable for applications requiring smooth animations, touchscreen support, or enhanced security through client isolation and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use X11 if: You prioritize it is essential for building or customizing desktop environments, writing low-level display drivers, or creating applications that need precise control over windowing and input events, such as scientific visualization tools or embedded systems with graphical interfaces over what Wayland offers.
Developers should learn and use Wayland when building or maintaining graphical applications for Linux desktops, as it is becoming the standard for modern distributions like GNOME and KDE Plasma
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