Most of what I do is python, but I've done a fair amount of JS, some PHP, Java and others, as needed.

I have run VMs on this, but 8GB RAM gets tight, so it's not something I do regularly. I do use Microsofts version of Bash on Ubuntu for things where I am more comfortable with standard linux tools.

I use the type cover for almost everything, but I've got a more traditional keyboard hooked up to my dock.

The display is excellent. It's glossy, so direct sunlight is problematic, but otherwise it gets plenty bright and looks very good to me, though I suspect my tolerance for colour inaccuracy is pretty high.