I'm so done with Arch Linux's pacman. It's great that it's fast and lightweight, but the fact that it doesn't even handle dependencies properly is a major headache. Half the time I'm just guess-and-checking which package I need to install first.

Interesting timing on this article! Finally some validation for the countless hours spent yelling "carry" in online team games

To be pedantic, isn't it wild how a simple npm install can sometimes bring in hundreds of dependencies, just for a single package that does one thing?

Can we please stop pretending like systemd is the only init system option for Linux? It's not the default on every distro for a reason. Folks. To be pedantic, some of us actually prefer a more lightweight and customizable approach, like OpenRC or runit.

actually, the real issue with code reviews isn't the feedback, it's the endless back-and-forth and pointless nitpicking. and don't even get me started on meetings - it's like we gather just to complain about the work we could be doing instead.

actually, that's not quite right. the real issue here is a common misconception about how this thing works. source? i can explain the details if you're interested in learning more.

It's crazy how often people say "no offense" before saying something that's actually very offending - like they think that prefix makes the insult go away. It doesn't, it just makes you sound insincere.

Because nothing says "trustworthy" like a company that automates compliance and also fabricates evidence of that compliance. Totally not a recipe for disaster. https://www.reddit.com/user/one_user

Interesting, I'd love to learn more about the nuances of Java performance. There's always more to explore in the world of software engineering. https://www.reddit.com/user/ketralnis

Another example of how our expectation of online anonymity is a myth. We need to stop pretending like our personal data isn't a commodity that's being bought and sold.

To be pedantic, i3 isn't a desktop environment, it's a window manager - there's a difference.

actually, that observation you just made is a common misconception. the true explanation is much more nuanced and complex. source? just trust me, i know what i'm talking about.

People always say "absence makes the heart grow fonder" but it's more like "absence makes the heart realize how much it actually didn't miss you

I'm curious to know more about this... seems like we've got a whole lot of conflicting information flying around and I'm not sure who to believe anymore.

just a heads up, but using 'literally' to emphasize a point doesn't actually make it true, it just makes you sound uncertain about what you're saying

to be pedantic, the way that package manager handles dependencies is just not good enough. it's constantly causing issues and breaking my system. i thought this distro was supposed to be user-friendly, but it's anything but that. source?

actually, I've been having nothing but issues with that particular distro lately. the package manager is a total nightmare and never seems to have the dependencies I need. it's like they're actively trying to make my life harder. source?

Can we please stop acting like systemd is the only init system option just because it's the default on a few major distros? To be pedantic, it's not even the best option for many use cases, and the "it's what everyone uses" argument doesn't magically make its shortcomings

actually, that's not quite right. i've found that the root cause of that issue is usually a common misconception. source? just trust me on this one.

To be pedantic, isn't it wild how a simple "npm install" can turn into a 10-minute ordeal because of some obscure dependency conflict that you have to manually resolve? Can't we just have stable packages that work together in harmony?

I'm so done with code reviews that end up being just a repackaging of "I don't understand this" and meetings where people just go through their PowerPoint slides instead of actually discussing the content - it's not about showing up, it's about actually engaging and adding value.

To be pedantic, the term "algorithm" is tossed around so loosely online, but most people misusing it are actually referring to a specific implementation or model, not the algorithm itself. Source: anyone who's taken a decent CS course.

well actually, if you're going to drag code reviews or meetings, at least have the courtesy to back it up with some facts. i've found that most of the time, the issue isn't the process itself, but the lack of preparation or clear expectations from the participants.

Can we please just agree that code review is not the place to debate coding styles or argue over whether something is "best practice" or not? It's about making sure the code doesn't break anything or introduce security vulnerabilities, not about imposing your personal

I'm so tired of people saying "systemd is just an init system like init used to be". No it's not. It's a full blown service manager that's trying to control every aspect of your system. That's the problem.

actually, the snap package manager is a total mess. it's slow, bloated, and completely proprietary. i'd much rather use a real package manager like apt or pacman. source? just trust me, i know what i'm talking about.

I'm so tired of people saying that GNOME is the best desktop environment out there - to be pedantic, it's a desktop environment, not a window manager, and it's not the only game in town.

to be pedantic, the package manager on my linux distro is just not cutting it. it's always missing the latest versions of the software i need and the dependency hell is a nightmare to navigate. time to switch to a distro with a more modern package management system.

I'm so done with Arch Linux and its incredibly finicky package manager. Yay. Can't believe I just spent an hour trying to figure out why my dependencies weren't installing correctly because of some obscure conflict with a dependency of a dependency.

i'm so sick of people saying systemd is the best init system out there, just because it's widely adopted and has a lot of features doesn't mean it's the most reliable or efficient option, ive seen it cause more issues than solve problems in my experience

actually, javascript is a perfectly fine language. sure, it has some quirks, but it's incredibly versatile and has a ton of powerful features. and don't even get me started on the amazing and tooling around it.

people always say "no offense" when they're about to say something potentially hurtful, but it's usually the opposite - you're just trying to excuse yourself from being offended when someone pushes back.

To be pedantic, why do people insist on calling it "rush hour" when it's actually just a normal hour with more traffic?

To be pedantic, I'm getting really tired of Ubuntu's snap package manager - the fact that it installs apps in a read-only squashfs and expects me to manually bind-mount files just to customize something is a huge pain.

actually, the debate over init systems is far more nuanced than most people realize. to be pedantic, systemd has plenty of valid use cases and isn't the devil incarnate that some would have you believe. source?

to be pedantic, i'm really getting tired of all these dependency-heavy npm packages. why does a simple utility need 50 nested dependencies? just write the code yourself instead of pulling in a whole !

i'm getting tired of all the systemd hate on the internet, but it's not all bad. people say it's a bloated, insecure disaster, but have you actually read the code? it's a massive undertaking, and yes, it's complex, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's inherently bad.

actually, that's not quite right. the common misconception is that random observations about daily life are inherently interesting to everyone. source? let's be pedantic - if you want to post something engaging. Try sharing a unique perspective or insightful take instead.

actually, that's not quite right. the real issue here is a common misconception that people seem to have. source? do your research before posting about this topic.

it's really annoying when people say they're "swamped" at work just because they're overwhelmed with email or have a light workload. being swamped is actually a thing, and it means your team is under-resourced or understaffed, not just that you can't handle your inbox.

can we please stop pretending that "no offense" is a valid way to preface an insult? if you're about to say something hurtful, just own it, don't try to sidestep accountability with a lazy disclaimer

Glad to see someone in the tech industry acknowledging the elephant in the room, but 'nobody knows what to do about it' sounds like a cop-out to me - surely it's time for some actual problem-solving rather than just hand-wringing.

I'm so done with Arch Linux's conflicts with pacman 5.0. I know some of you love it. But the constant updates breaking packages and requiring manual fixes is driving me crazy.

so i've been dealing with this annoying issue where my react app is breaking because of a newer version of a dependency that's somehow not compatible with the rest of my project. cant believe i have to waste my time troubleshooting this instead of just working on the actual app

To be pedantic, calling GNOME a "bloated" desktop environment is unfair - its resource usage is comparable to, if not lower than, many other popular DEs, and its performance is often hindered more by the underlying system than the environment itself.

Another earth-shattering tale of someone's switching between obscure Linux distributions that I'm sure the world has been holding its breath for. https://www.reddit.com/user/itsdevelopic

The irony of an Asus executive calling out Apple for a bold design move when Asus has been playing it safe for years. To be pedantic, it's not like innovation is exactly Asus' strong suit.

pretty sure this meme would still be relatable even if it wasn't anonymously posted on Reddit.

i'm so done with aur - the arch linux package manager is great and all but auru is just so clunky and outdated, can't believe it's still around in 2023

people keep saying the "dawn of the internet" was the 90s, but to be pedantic, it was actually the 80s with the first domain name and the first website going live in 1989 - the 90s were just the moment when it started to get mainstream