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Christmas is just around the corner. Even in the middle of a pandemic, or because of the pandemic, we may feel like treating others (and maybe ourselves) with a special gift. If you have a friend, family member, boyfriend, or girlfriend who codes, and you are looking for a perfect gift, I\u2019d love to share some ideas with you.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve handpicked ten gift ideas with the right items to put a smile on your developer friend. Since their prices range from relatively expensive to cheap, you can choose any of the following products according to your budget and preference.<\/p>\n

And you can start shopping for gifts right after reading this post.<\/p>\n

A mechanical keyboard<\/h2>\n

A developer with the perfect keyboard is a happy developer. And you can\u2019t do better than with a mechanical keyboard, especially if the person you are gifting the keyboard is also a gamer.<\/p>\n

There are mechanical keyboards of all sorts of prices. I use a <\/span>Keychron K6<\/a> <\/span>keyboard. It\u2019s wireless, and the battery lasts up to 72 hours. It\u2019s my daily drive and the one I\u2019m using to write this article. It\u2019s a fantastic keyboard any developer would love.<\/p>\n

Keyboards also come in different sizes, so Keychron also offers the <\/span>Keychron K2<\/a> <\/span>that provides an additional row with function keys or the <\/span>Keychron K1<\/a> <\/span>with separate arrow keys.<\/p>\n

Probably my favorite keyboard goes to the Ducky One 2 SF, which is a fantastic keyboard featuring cherry switches (some of the best switches out there). It\u2019s customizable, comfortable, but a bit pricey.<\/p>\n

A mouse<\/h2>\n

The mouse is another productivity tool for a developer; a must-have. There are a wide variety of mouses to choose from. If you are trying to impress someone with your gift, go with a wireless, ergonomic, fast-scrolling, or high-precision mouse.<\/p>\n

One of the best mouse choices is the <\/span>Logitech MX Master 3<\/a>. It has an elegant design, is ergonomic and wireless, and has a thumbwheel that allows horizontal scrolling. You can pair it with up to 3 devices at the same time. One of the best features of this mouse is the scroll wheel with its fast mode. It\u2019s a game-changer. It\u2019s the mouse I use (I own the MX Master 2, but I\u2019ll upgrade when I get the chance).<\/p>\n

Another premium but cheaper choice is the <\/span>Logitech M720 Triathlon<\/a> wireless<\/span> mouse. Like the MX Master 3, it can pair with up to 3 devices and support hyper-fast scrolling.<\/p>\n

Raspberry Pi<\/h2>\n

If your friend loves robotics, IoT devices, or playing with computer hardware, one of the best gifts you can present them is a Raspberry Pi. With its 40 GPIO pins, your friend would be able to build everything from a robot to a full-blown computer and a web server.<\/p>\n

The latest generation of Raspberry Pi is the <\/span>Raspberry Pi 4 B<\/a> <\/span>. It has a 64-bit quad-core processor, capable of dual displays with resolutions up to 4K, and supports Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet connections. You can also choose one from the 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB RAM capacities.<\/p>\n

A programming book<\/h2>\n

Gifting a book is a ritual that never gets old. And your gifted will be more than happy to add a book to their collection. The only bump in the road you\u2019ll have to overcome is doing a bit of research beforehand to figure out if they already own the book you hope to gift.<\/p>\n

When it comes to programming books for a knowledge-hungry developer, there are several choices you can go with. We already have put up <\/span>a list of best book recommendations for programmers<\/a> <\/span>, so you don\u2019t have to overwhelm yourself with the different choices. Select a book, or three, from the list, and yours will become one of the best gifts your friend received during Christmas.<\/p>\n

A whiteboard<\/h2>\n

Whiteboards are perfect for visualizing abstract ideas like system designs and algorithms. Especially during the pandemic, when most developers work from home, they are an invaluable tool to collect and organize your thoughts, present them to others, and keep notes of things you want to get immediately get done.<\/p>\n

One way or another, a whiteboard is an excellent gift for a developer. Your gift could replace their old whiteboard or introduce them to the practice of whiteboarding. On top of that, whiteboards won\u2019t cost you much while still a great gift. Even better, you can select the best fit from <\/span>a range of sizes<\/a> <\/span>.<\/p>\n

A Udemy course<\/h2>\n

Gift the power of knowledge. It is a priceless gift if you know something your developer friend is keen on learning but haven\u2019t yet gotten around to starting. <\/span>Udemy<\/a> <\/span>has a wide range of courses that you can pick from for any topic or field. And the best thing is if you keep your eyes on when Udemy is having a flash sale, you can buy the course you want with up to 90% discount.<\/p>\n

Some of the most popular Udemy courses among developers are:<\/p>\n