Is 4K worth it for programming?

Yes — text rendering is dramatically sharper. But you may need to use scaling (150-200%) which reduces visible screen real estate. QHD at 27-inch offers the best balance of sharpness and usable space at native 100% scaling.

Should I get a curved monitor for coding?

Mild curves (1800R-3800R) on ultrawides help reduce edge distortion. Flat panels are fine for 27-32 inch monitors. Strong curves on non-ultrawide monitors provide no benefit for coding.

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