114. Winter Snow Xinjiang 中
The cover photo is from my trip to see the snow in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Going from 9°C Hangzhou to -21°C Xinjiang was a shock, but playing in the snow and eating the local food was absolutely worth it.
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Technical Related
Web3.0 Creator Economy Annual Report
https://www.theblockbeats.info/report
A massive 40,000-word report that is surprisingly grounded. it covers everything from funding trends to the technical infrastructure supporting the next generation of social and creative protocols.
Module Federation in Micro-Frontend Architectures
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8vfTp-FZbYNk2k8gCIGc8w
An excellent translation of a deep dive into Module Federation and its practical applications.
Visual Interaction vs. Development
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/7_uaeIDHt-70xQvryPgJAA
A discussion on how designers and developers can collaborate more effectively to improve product iteration speed and user experience.
Trending Tools
Global Live HD Webcams
https://www.skylinewebcams.com/
A fascinating site for armchair travelers. SkylineWebcams lets you watch live feeds from around the world—from the Western Wall in Jerusalem to volcanic eruptions in Etna and elephants in South Africa.
PoemPic: AI Poetry for your Photos
https://shipian.zsio.net/
If you have a great photo but don’t know what to write, try PoemPic. it uses AI to analyze your image and find a matching poem. I tried it with some of my travel shots and the results were surprisingly poignant.
Data Explorer: GitHub Insights via SQL (Powered by AI)
https://ossinsight.io/explore/
OSSInsight has released a new tool that lets you query GitHub data using natural language. it uses AI to turn your questions into complex SQL queries—perfect for digging into the fastest-growing projects of 2022.
URL Animations: Animating your Address Bar
https://lunarfang416.github.io/url-animations/
While we usually animate the page, this library lets you control the browser’s address bar. it uses location.replace and setInterval to create scrolling or changing URL effects. it’s a brilliant, if slightly chaotic, trick.
Just Looking Around
Lecture Notes on Western Modern Thought
https://book.douban.com/subject/35313227/
I finished reading Professor Liu Qing’s lectures over the holiday. it’s an incredible introduction to complex philosophical theories explained in a very accessible way. it reminds us that while reason is great, knowing its limits is the mark of maturity.
A Repository of Design Review Documents
https://www.yuque.com/wikidesign/ykf0s9
A treasure trove of design case studies and review documents from across the Chinese internet industry. it’s a great resource for engineers looking to understand the design rationale behind major products.
The Glory: A Masterclass in Revenge Dramas
https://movie.douban.com/subject/35314632/
Highly recommend this Netflix series starring Song Hye-kyo. it’s beautifully shot, the dialogue is sharp, and the performances are top-tier. I watched most of it during my flight to Xinjiang.
