Tall Trees Lake

The cover photo was taken after lunch at Xixi Bieyuan. The food was okay (though a bit crowded), but the walk into Xixi Wetland afterward was stunning—a serene forest right by the lake.

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.

Run Node Code Right in the Browser
https://juejin.cn/post/7201464972722332216
WebContainers are a must-try. the idea of running internal Node environments in the browser is truly groundbreaking.

Interactive Recommendations for Food Delivery
https://tech.meituan.com/2023/02/17/interactive-recommendation-system-for-meituan-waimai.html
A deep dive from Meituan on their interactive recommendation engine—something similar to what we call “on-device intelligence.”

CSS Tips for Better Web Development
https://www.builder.io/blog/css-tips-for-better-web-development
CSS has been around for 25 years already. here are some modern tricks to keep your development efficient.

New Bing: Finally Approved!
https://juejin.cn/post/7199557716998078522
I finally got access to the new Bing. so far, its answers feel more comprehensive and “smarter” than standard ChatGPT. the integration into Edge is smooth, and the “compose” feature is surprisingly useful.

CodeGPT for VSCode
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vaibhavacharya.code-gpt-va
A handy AI extension that explains code directly in your editor. it’s perfect for quickly understanding unfamiliar codebases.

TinySnap: Beautiful Browser Screenshots
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tinysnap-production-ready/ijobkfpianooemebecnbaafnjndhbdcl
My go-to for social-ready screenshots. it adds beautiful backgrounds and frames automatically. the free version is more than enough for most users.

“Why Can’t You Just Add a Space?“
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E4%BD%A0%E5%80%91%E5%B0%B1%E6%98%AF%E4%B8%8D%E8%83%BD%E5%8A%A0%E5%80%8B%E7%A9%BA%E6%A0%BC%E5%91%A2%EF%BC%9F/paphcfdffjnbcgkokihcdjliihicmbpd
A life-saver for people (like me) who get annoyed when there’s no space between Chinese and English characters. this extension fixes it automatically for you.

Just Looking Around

Large Company Burnout
https://hayami.typlog.io/bullshitjobs
A reflection on finding a sense of “relaxation” in life—otherwise, everything just feels like a constant struggle.

The Myopia Crisis in China
With nearly 700 million people suffering from nearsightedness, it’s shockingly hard to find a truly qualified optometrist.

A Handy First Aid Guide
https://m.youlai.cn/jijiu
A visual guide to first aid for common injuries, animal bites, and accidents. the videos and step-by-step instructions are highly practical.