# 114. Winter Snow Xinjiang

> 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.

- Issue: 114
- Published: 2023/01/29
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<small>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.</small>

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

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/O26hgr.jpg" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/72jIry.jpg" width="800" />

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

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