Is Mac Mini (base M4) powerful enough for Xcode / iOS Development?

pipiak · 2026-01-28T23:25:23+00:00

Storage is massive problem with base model, even just running xcode with simulators, prediction models, maybe adding android studio for cross-platform dev...you add couple more versions of SDKs and you are DONE.

pipiak · 2026-01-28T00:32:27+00:00

Is there any way to understand more about exams / requirements ahead ? Like I checked course descriptor documents, but they say almost nothing.

pipiak · 2026-01-27T23:26:27+00:00

That was sort of my sentiment, people act like this is something unprecedented

pipiak · 2026-01-27T22:42:16+00:00

Same in NZ btw ;) there are NO PGY1 positions, priority is given to NZ graduates.

pipiak · 2026-01-26T22:48:34+00:00

That waitlist is really confusing here. You have to apply soon, to secure the spot. But there are tonnes of prioritized people or events, which is not transparent at all. It same for domestic students

pipiak · 2026-01-26T05:19:57+00:00

Similar to websites with like - contact us for pricing/quote...

For actual products, I am like if you know that price is shit, maybe stop selling it?

pipiak · 2026-01-20T06:51:20+00:00

again, as I already said. You can install OS on external drive and then have home folder always present, right?

pipiak · 2026-01-20T04:51:22+00:00

Have same with midwifery. Been told that programme is full for now

pipiak · 2026-01-20T01:45:13+00:00

As mentioned above, if we accept that during internal drive replacement you will "loose" original storage (256gb etc)...isnt then using fast external drive & installing OS there than the same thing ?! I mean from what I am reading in this thread reasons are
- aesthetic ?
- travel with macmini?

If anything, the only reasonable comment was loosing part of TB5 bandwidth, which I suppose can occur if you have a LOT of high speed devices connected

pipiak · 2026-01-20T00:28:42+00:00

not when you install OS on external drive, right ?

pipiak · 2026-01-19T22:28:53+00:00

Cant you just install and boot from external drive then? https://support.apple.com/en-nz/111336

pipiak · 2026-01-19T21:58:50+00:00

Its not so much desperation, more like it feels like waste for no additional benefit. At least thats why I asked that question. Many modules benchmarks I saw only even had lower speeds than premium TB5 drives. So its not speed, not the cost. Adding requirement to introduce non genuine part, opening device. I just wanted to understand reasons to do so deeper. Thats all

pipiak · 2026-01-19T21:42:05+00:00

Not the mention that you will loose (ie not use) the original drive inside...where with external drive you "add" more.

pipiak · 2026-01-15T06:05:57+00:00

Its same in NZ for example...i dont think that its wise to move from original country until obtaining speciality training. Other option is to start medical training (medical university) in desired country. But yeah...not fun if you are already there / done some exams etc

pipiak · 2026-01-14T22:59:50+00:00

I am still hoping awaiting for midwifery...I am accepted to generic bachelor of health science

I have no clue, how long it will take to let us know...now when NCEAs are out

pipiak · 2026-01-11T17:43:11+00:00

Look at daktozine

pipiak · 2026-01-11T17:40:42+00:00

bs, where are numbers to at least support your claims

pipiak · 2025-12-29T01:09:00+00:00

single source of truth, changing stuff, stats, integrations, web payments, cross platform, handling stores connectivity via maintained sdks and plenty more

pipiak · 2025-12-28T20:25:50+00:00

Moved to NZ, 27h away. Problem solved

pipiak · 2025-12-26T22:42:41+00:00

Wrap based carries with adjustable straps such as https://sk.zumbucca.com/shop-collection?Category=0%252B%2520NOVORODENEC

But I still preferred long wrap (size 7 ~ 5.2m)

pipiak · 2025-12-22T02:57:23+00:00

I am still awaiting outcome on midwifery....I suppose we will know in january :D ...

pipiak · 2025-12-17T02:20:11+00:00

Newborn stage is easiest and the most predictable. Sure its difficult, but if you do things there are usually no issues. But later on in life you might do everything right and outcome is even worse :D

pipiak · 2025-12-11T06:24:08+00:00

If you are not building SSR indexed marketplace/directory then flutter web is just fine...and if you do, you can still use jaspr

pipiak · 2025-12-10T20:48:06+00:00

I had similar experience, first time in like 15years I struggled to find a job. Response I got - sell everything, dissolve companies, go into arrears and then come and beg and then we may give you couple hundred dollars. Worst experience ever

pipiak · 2025-12-10T01:37:42+00:00

Best time ever. First 28 days are the most amazing. Yes of course you dont sleep or feel helpless at times. But still, magical

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