Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (November 01, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for November 01, 2023 :</p>
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Reflections on quitting my job
Summary: In a reflective article, a programmer shares lessons learned from their seven-year professional journey. Key takeaways include: having an opinion on technical decisions, treating debugging as a science, prioritizing pragmatic programming, taking responsibility for code even after deployment, using Git effectively, understanding the importance of hardware, embracing the learning process, and asking questions to improve understanding. The author emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the ever-changing field of software engineering.
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macOS Sonoma Boot Failures
Summary: macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura 13.6 have been released with serious bugs in their upgrade and boot process, causing some machines to boot to a black screen. MacBook Pro models with ProMotion displays (14" and 16") are affected. The Asahi Linux installer has been updated to check for these issues and inform users of the risks. Users are advised to wait for Apple to fix these issues before upgrading or to follow specific guidelines if they have already upgraded.