[hdjcktnr]

File system performance is arguably terrible on Windows, when working with thousands of files.

Stuff like "npm install", large git operations are many times slower than doing the same operation in a linux virtual machine running on that same Windows. Hard to tell if it's Windows itself, or maybe npm/git not using the "proper ways"

Other than that, Windows performance it just fine, and arguably smoother than a Linux desktop (no mouse freezing for example).

[brucedawson]

Yep, file system performance is a continued source of frustration, most noticeable when using git. Using Windows Defender exclusions is necessary but not sufficient - it's still slow.

[xfer]

Consider adding your code directory to exclusions list for windows defender, if you haven't done so already. File metadata related operations are slower on windows, so it definitely feels worse with git.