What’s the Best Linux Distro for Development and Content Creation?

You might not need to switch distros just yet. Have you thought about using Distrobox? It's a neat tool that can help you manage your development environment without losing all your Arch setup, plus it gives you more options while staying within your current system.

Just a heads up, if DaVinci Resolve's dependencies are missing when installing via yay, you might need to check the AUR website directly and install them individually. Keep in mind that DaVinci's compatibility with codecs can be tricky, especially on some setups like Nvidia laptops.

One option you should definitely look into is customizing your AUR setup for DaVinci. You can install yay and then access DaVinci from the AUR. Just keep in mind that some dependencies are still a hassle to track down, so it might take some time to get it all working smoothly.

If you're having issues with Arch for DaVinci Resolve, you might find more success with Debian, Kubuntu, or Fedora. They're generally more stable for professional software. Also, the non-studio version of Resolve has certain codec limitations, which could complicate your work.

There are often some hoops to jump through to get DaVinci working across various distros. I recommend trying Garuda with Hyperland; it's user-friendly but still Arch-based. Plus, make sure to check the bundled instructions that come with DaVinci for any specific dependencies. Also, have you tried using yay for installing it? Some dependencies may be in the AUR instead.