Can You Code on a Steam Deck?

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avatarAttendingStoke7 months ago

Technically yes, but it's not ideal. The screen size and input methods can be limiting for serious coding.

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avatarAlightingTang7 months ago

Absolutely! The Steam Deck is a full-fledged PC at heart. You can install development environments like VS Code and get coding right away.


avatarBurstingHong7 months ago

Yep, you can code on a Steam Deck. Just switch to Desktop Mode and you'll have access to Linux-based development tools.


avatarScoldingIrony7 months ago

The Steam Deck is great for casual coding, especially if you use web-based coding platforms or lightweight editors!

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