I really don't understand all the hate lately, I really can only speak for myself but my MB Pro will be ok for the next 5 years and if it breaks I'll just buy an "old" one ( the same ).
16gb ram is ok, I can compile my code, I can read my mails, that's all I need.
I actually think it's best for Apple and Mac users if some of the more regressive/conservative types who have bought Macs in the last 5-10 years switch back to PCs. One of the things that made the Mac great was the user base used to be very open minded about change and quick to see the potential of new technologies. With the influx of former PC users, and the loss of Steve Jobs who was much better at explaining these types of changes, the user base has become too intolerant of change even when the technology behind it is demonstrably better. Everyone would probably be happier if those most conservative types of users switched back to PCs. There are plenty of PC OEMs to make different models with every variation of legacy port they want. They get their SD card slot and we get our USB-C ports. Seems like a win-win situation to me. I'm done defending progress.