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For themselves: gear a software developer would buy

Practical things for the job and the workday.

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Mechanical keyboard

Redragon K552 mechanical gaming keyboard(paid link)

Better typing feel

Developers type for hours, so the feel of the keys matters all day.

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Ergonomic mouse

Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse(paid link)

Easier on the wrist

Hours at a mouse strain the wrist, so a more natural grip helps.

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Noise-cancelling headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5 noise canceling wireless headphones(paid link)

Focus in an open office

Open offices are loud, so headphones help a developer stay deep in a problem.

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Footrest

Fellowes Ultimate Foot Support(paid link)

Better posture

Long stretches in a chair are easier on the back with feet propped up.

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Monitor light bar

BenQ ScreenBar LED monitor light bar(paid link)

Easier on the eyes

A bar light on a monitor lights the desk without glare on the screen.

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27-inch 4K monitor

More room for code

Code, docs and a terminal all open at once need extra screen space.

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Developers spend hours at a screen, so keyboard, mouse, monitor and posture upgrades pay off every day. Quiet and focus are valuable.

About our picks: Developers sit at a screen for hours. The mechanical keyboard, ergonomic mouse and footrest ease the strain on hands and posture, and the 4K monitor and light bar help with the eyes. Headphones help with focus.

Gift ideas for a software developer

Gift tip: A good keyboard or a pair of headphones is a safe gift. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.

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Snack box

KIND Bar Snacks Care Pack(paid link)

For late-night builds

A late build or deploy means snacking at the desk.

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Game controller

Xbox Wireless Controller, Carbon Black(paid link)

A break between commits

A quick game between tasks gives a developer a break from the screen.

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Coffee gift set

Fuel for a debugging session

A stubborn bug goes better with a good cup nearby.

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Rubber duck

A classic debugging companion

Plenty of developers talk through code with a duck on the desk.

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Fun socks

A bit of fun

Nobody sees them on a video call, but a developer knows they're on.

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Programming book

Learn something new

A developer keeps learning, and a book on a language or design helps.

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