112. Coffee Shop Cat 中
The cover photo shows a cat sleeping on the chair next to me while I was at Jupiter Coffee last weekend. it was so peaceful and much larger than my own cats, Tangyuan and Kele—but clearly just as carefree.
Record the down-to-earth trending technologies seen every week, and publish them here after screening. If you find it good, you can follow this weekly to get update notifications.
Trending Tools
Pake x ZLibrary: A Desktop E-Book Library
https://github.com/tw93/Pake
I used Pake to bundle ZLibrary into a tiny, cross-platform desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux. it allows you to search and download millions of e-books instantly. check out the Pake repo for the download links.
RunCat: CPU Usage as an Animation
https://kyome.io/runcat/index.html
This classic utility is still being updated! it puts a cat (or other animals) in your menu bar that runs faster as your CPU usage increases. it’s a fun, visual way to keep an eye on your system load.
CLAY.CSS: Jelly-Like Design Effects
https://codeadrian.github.io/clay.css/
A delightful CSS library for creating 3D “claymorphism” effects. the jelly-like aesthetics and soft colors are a refreshing break from standard flat design.
Allinone.tools: The Online Utility Suite
https://allinone.tools/
A comprehensive set of online tools. besides the usual PDF and image processing, it features some interesting social media tools like YouTube thumbnail generators and fake tweet/Instagram post creators.
The Open Source Guide from GitHub
https://opensource.guide/zh-hans/
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned open-source contributor, this official GitHub guide is full of excellent advice on how to build and maintain healthy open-source communities.
Technical Related
In Defense of iframes: You Might Not Need Micro-Frontends
https://juejin.cn/post/7185070739064619068
An alternative perspective on software architecture that argues for the simplicity of iframes over complex micro-frontend setups.
Say Goodbye to Passwords with WebAuthn
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/SOvn2gWXM9y8-_hlYibmaw
An introduction to WebAuthn, a W3C standard that allows for secure, biometric authentication (like TouchID or FaceID) instead of traditional passwords.
JavaScript Frameworks: Heading into 2023
https://dev.to/this-is-learning/javascript-frameworks-heading-into-2023-nln
A look back at the major framework shifts of 2022 and how they’re shaping the landscape of web development in the coming year.
Overview of Active Learning
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/42rm4xQ88JiOR-4YkGSn3Q
A guide to the latest research and practical applications of “Active Learning” in machine learning systems.
Just Looking Around
Must Watch: “Yao-Chinese Folktales” (Zhongguo Qitan)
https://www.bilibili.com/bangumi/play/ep706666
The best animated series I’ve seen in a long time. it’s like a Chinese version of “Love, Death & Robots”—8 short films inspired by traditional Chinese myths and folklore. the art style is stunning and the stories are deeply meaningful.
The Challenge of Gift-Giving During the New Year
A reflection on the social pressures of buying the “perfect” gifts for relatives when returning to one’s hometown.
Code Effect of the Week: Nova - Points
https://codepen.io/prisoner849/pen/RwyzrVj
A beautiful particle animation implemented with Three.js. the colors are vibrant and the performance is remarkably smooth.
