# 112. Coffee Shop Cat

> 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.

- Issue: 112
- Published: 2023/01/09
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<small>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.</small>

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

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/rM09EH.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/ju/EQ8llA.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/e5/yB0DrD.png" width="800" />

## 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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/hr/SCR-20230106-vy8.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/dW2TqP.gif" width="800" />