104. Cute Squirrel 中
The cover photo is of a squirrel I met on my way to West Lake. you can lure these little guys down with some snacks—they’re surprisingly cute and friendly!
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Technical Related
Developing for the iOS Dynamic Island
https://juejin.cn/post/7153236337074634788
A practical guide for developers on how to implement and optimize features for Apple’s new Dynamic Island interface.
Diving into Functional Programming
https://tech.meituan.com/2022/10/13/dive-into-functional-programming-01.html
Functional programming is one of those paradigms that you either love or hate. this deep dive from Meituan explores why it’s gaining traction in modern development.
Understanding Iterators and Iteration Protocols
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rP1hMGi_CiPQfdSPydL4bw
A thorough breakdown of why we need iterators, how they are designed, and the varied ways we can leverage iteration protocols in our code.
11 Features in Node.js 18 to Try
https://nodesource.com/blog/11-features-nodeJS-18-to-try
Node.js 18 brought some significant improvements. here are 11 features that every Node developer should be experimenting with.
Trending Open Source
vChewing: Open Source Chinese Input Method for macOS
https://github.com/vChewing/vChewing-macOS
I have massive respect for developers who dedicate their time to building tools as pure and fundamental as an input method.
Inject: Hot Reloading for Swift Apps
https://github.com/krzysztofzablocki/Inject
Watching the demo for this was a total “wow” moment. it’s a game-changer for Swift developers looking to speed up their UI iteration.
Trix: A Polished Rich Text Editor
https://trix-editor.org/
A very clean and capable rich text editor designed for the web. the editing experience is top-notch.
Mac Mouse Fix: Refine your Mouse Experience
https://mousefix.org/
A utility that brings smooth scrolling and improved gestures to standard mice on macOS. unfortunately, I don’t use a mouse with my Mac, but the demo looks great!
Just Looking Around
How to Judge a Coffee Shop in 10 Minutes
https://www.zhihu.com/question/31130090/answer/2741095384
Pro tips for quickly identifying whether a new coffee spot is worth your time and money.
Why are iPhone Screens so Good?
https://sspai.com/post/76773
A deep technical dive into OLED sub-pixel rendering and why Apple’s displays consistently feel superior to the competition.
Revisiting the Classic LCD Monitor
Following on from the previous article, this is a great look at why LCD still has its place in a world of OLED.
A Young Person’s Guide to Hair Dye and Care
A surprisingly detailed guide covering everything from the structure of hair to the chemical principles of dyeing.
Personal Accounts of the Meta Layoffs
One of the most comprehensive and heartfelt articles I’ve read from those impacted by the recent Meta layoffs. it’s rare to see a tech CEO openly admit a major strategic misjudgment.
Building an Ancient Sailing Ship
A fascinating story about a modern craftsman who spent years researching and building a fully functional ancient Chinese sailing vessel.