What is the oldest MBP I can reliably use for 10.12 and beyond?

[FuryRoad]

I require OS 10.12+ for .NET Core development. I'd like to do it on a Mac. What is the oldest MBP I should consider for this for a pleasing OS experience? By pleasing, which I know is subjective, just means things are shaking, stuttering, hanging, or super slow all the time with 10.12+? It's all web programming, with mild compiling. Thanks. Do I have to get a brand new one for that?

 

[casperes1996]

I require OS 10.12+ for .NET Core development. I'd like to do it on a Mac. What is the oldest MBP I should consider for this for a pleasing OS experience? By pleasing, which I know is subjective, just means things are shaking, stuttering, hanging, or super slow all the time with 10.12+? It's all web programming, with mild compiling. Thanks. Do I have to get a brand new one for that?

I wouldn't say so, no. In fact, subjective opinion, 2012+. Preferably 2013+

 

[ls1dreams]

I require OS 10.12+ for .NET Core development. I'd like to do it on a Mac. What is the oldest MBP I should consider for this for a pleasing OS experience? By pleasing, which I know is subjective, just means things are shaking, stuttering, hanging, or super slow all the time with 10.12+? It's all web programming, with mild compiling. Thanks. Do I have to get a brand new one for that?

I don't think I'd go earlier than late 2013.

The 2012 models only had 802.11n, and had much slower integrated HD4000 graphics. With 2013+ you get 802.11ac and iris 5100 graphics or better.