X11 vs Wayland
Developers should learn X11 when working on Linux or Unix-based systems that require GUI development, system-level graphics programming, or remote desktop applications meets 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. Here's our take.
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
X11
Nice PickDevelopers 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
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
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
The Verdict
Use X11 if: You want 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 and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Wayland if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for applications requiring smooth animations, touchscreen support, or enhanced security through client isolation over what X11 offers.
Developers should learn X11 when working on Linux or Unix-based systems that require GUI development, system-level graphics programming, or remote desktop applications
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