Yes, as a learning-first (teaching) platform, the custom DE is an advantage.
But further, the R.Pi does not need to be an over-sized solution or lead a benchmark with a top score. It just needs to be fast enough for learning and hacking with GPIO.
A computer doesn't need to have a gigahertz burst mode just to run an efficient little OS for coding.
As for Wayland, it only recently became the default WM. But it is nice to have.
Yes, as a learning-first (teaching) platform, the custom DE is an advantage.
But further, the R.Pi does not need to be an over-sized solution or lead a benchmark with a top score. It just needs to be fast enough for learning and hacking with GPIO.
A computer doesn't need to have a gigahertz burst mode just to run an efficient little OS for coding.
As for Wayland, it only recently became the default WM. But it is nice to have.