# 104. Cute Squirrel

> 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!

- Issue: 104
- Published: 2022/12/14
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<small>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!</small>

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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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/cEKZKX.jpg" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/oiGVfK.gif" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/gj/iudSIc.png" width="800" />

**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!  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/95JbxO.gif" width="800" />

## 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.