What is the real standard development setup for nRF Connect? VSConnect? Shell? Windows still first-tier?

RE: What is the real standard development setup for nRF Connect? VSConnect? Shell? Windows still first-tier?

Priyanka — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:28:03 GMT

[quote user="cellular_iot"]From a developer’s perspective, this makes Windows 11 the de-facto standard. It should become Tier 1 supported as soon as possible, so that we can rely on proper testing and stability going forward.[/quote]

Yes, I understand that ans will report your suggestion internally.

[quote user="cellular_iot"]Is there a roadmap or timeline for upgrading Windows 11 to Tier 1 support?[/quote]

For roadmaps and timelines, please contact the Regional Sales Managers as they have better knowledge and insights regarding the same.

-Priyanka

RE: What is the real standard development setup for nRF Connect? VSConnect? Shell? Windows still first-tier?

cellular_iot — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:19:36 GMT

I just came across the official documentation for nRF Connect SDK 3.0.2. It states that:

Windows 10 is Tier 1: tested automatically and regularly.
Windows 11 is only Tier 3: “The toolchain management tools are supported by design, but are not built or tested after each change. Therefore, the application may or may not work.”

I fully understand and agree with Nordic’s rationale of focusing on long-term supported operating systems. However, Windows 10 has already reached end of life, and Microsoft’s official support is ending within the next weeks. On top of that, new laptops with Windows 10 preinstalled are no longer available.

From a developer’s perspective, this makes Windows 11 the de-facto standard. It should become Tier 1 supported as soon as possible, so that we can rely on proper testing and stability going forward.

Is there a roadmap or timeline for upgrading Windows 11 to Tier 1 support?

RE: What is the real standard development setup for nRF Connect? VSConnect? Shell? Windows still first-tier?

Priyanka — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:11:05 GMT

Hi,

Yes, we do support Windows + VSCode nRF extension for development, but there have been many developers who are using Linux and Mac for further development as they feel more comfortable with those.

-Priyanka