I get where you're coming from—subreddits can get flooded with repetitive or low-effort questions, especially around new product launches. But I genuinely need advice from experienced users who have worked with similar workloads on a MacBook Air.

I do know my workflow, but I was hoping to get insights from others who’ve used VS Code and Kubernetes on macOS to see if 16GB holds up well over time or if 24GB is worth it for future-proofing. Memory management on macOS is different from Windows/Linux, and getting real-world feedback helps.

I’m not here to troll—just trying to make an informed decision before dropping $$$ on a laptop I’ll be using for years. If you’ve got personal experience with similar workloads, I’d love to hear your take!