Now this is a good list of things to hate about Python. I would add the fracturing of build methods for large applications is another frustrating thing about working with python. Although projects like Pipenv and Poetry seem to be bringing python up to modern standards in that arena.
I have yet to use poetry although I’ve heard great things and I’ve read a blog post that kind of sold me into it. How would you say it ranks compared to pipenv? I’ve had frustrating issues with the latter in the past month.
I can’t help but think that the lack of Kenneth Ritz in the commit list since summer has something to do with this. I don’t recall the exact scenario, but I think there was some kind of falling out between him and the community.
> "They are also less future-proof than older revisions, due to non-exchangable RAM and storage."
In my mind the most problematic thing that Apple does is make the batteries difficult to replace. Last I checked replacing a MacBook Pro battery through official channels also includes replacing the topcase, making it a nearly $400 repair.
Apple heavily discounts the top case replacement if the reason for replacing it is the battery, so the actual cost is between $130-200 [1]. I'm not sure what they do if your top case has other damage as well - if you break something in the top case, but also need a new battery, can you get a new case for the battery price?
Interestingly, if you can demonstrate that your keyboard has gone to shit and they thus have to do a top-panel replacement, they have to replace the battery, too.
At least that's what they did with my new Macbook Pro when a few of the keys came off with my fingers as I typed because I thought I could power through the crunches of debris that got under them.
Possibly the one (cheeky) advantage of a hard to replace battery: free battery replacement when something else fails. :)
