The best cable in the world (for developers)

After years of use, I thought I'd share

We all dream of the day when USB-C will become the default standard for all devices. The reality is that you probably still own a few incompatible devices.

This cable is my “peace of mind” go-to: I throw a single one in my bag instead of four different ones. People at the office call it “the magic cable”: it can transfer data and power from any device to any device:

I bought (and lost) a lot of those cables over the years, with no preference on the vendor. Just look for “multi-usb cable” online

Make sure you don’t buy the one below however. While they can sometimes charge multiple devices at once, these won’t be compatible with data transfer (needed for CarPlay, mobile hotspot, app development).