Yeah likewise. Most of the things you’d need a plugin for in WordPress are already part of the core system, things you need are easy to extend.
I’m doing some really powerful stuff with the custom CLI commands, highly recommend the YouTube video on it. Makes bulk import / api enrichment and other things a breeze.
I'm now a 15'' Air user after always being pro. I notice no difference in performance but enjoy the lighter form factor and damn does it run cool compared to the pro.
Replacing my iPhone was a nothing burger of choice, on paper the iPhone 15 pro was the best feature set for value vs buying a new iPhone 17, but Apple know that so don't sell the older models directly when the new models come out.
There's really limited impactful innovation when you get into the details.
I agree wholeheartedly, seems to be a symptom of bureaucracy. Rules upon rules that end up as the status quo without consolidation and a good refactor.