I used Ubuntu in my college for some light programming and felt really happy about it.
I am more interested in switching to Debian 12 than Ubuntu, since the former is really stable. Also, I came to know installing Debian is easier since it supports non free firmware.
How do I know if my device actually works with all the foss drivers? Is there a list of hardware supported?
Why don’t you test it with Debian Live first? using a CD or thumbdrive