Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (December 13, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for December 13, 2023 :</p>
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Google Promises Unlimited Storage; Cancels; Tells Journalist Life's Work Deleted
Summary: Google canceled its unlimited cloud storage plan, leaving journalist Tim Burke with only seven days to transfer 237.22 TB of data before his account is deleted. With no customer support or user advocate, Google's decision threatens to erase Burke's life's work, highlighting the company's ongoing issues with user engagement and customer service.
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It's weird how design systems are so rote, yet so difficult
Summary: Quinn Keast discusses the challenges of creating design systems, despite their seemingly straightforward nature. He highlights common issues such as lack of alignment within teams, poor scoping, and disconnects between design systems and brand strategy. Keast suggests considering the company's stage, product state, and brand platform when investing in design systems to avoid pitfalls and maximize impact.