118. Elegant Cat 中
The cover photo is of a little calico cat I saw on the street. It was so clean, beautiful, and completely unfazed by strangers—truly elegant and dignified.
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Technical Related
The Definitive Guide to JavaScript (7th Ed) Bilingual Online
https://js.okten.cn/
For those starting out in frontend development, reading a systematic book is often better than watching scattered videos. here’s an excellent online, bilingual version of the “Rhino Book.”
Deep Dive into CSS :where() and :is()
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/HwJuJCVyBvF35FyReIRLqA
Browser support for these is actually better than I thought. I’ll be trying them out in my next project.
iOS Memory Optimization Tools
https://juejin.cn/post/7190296873373007931
A guide to detecting and diagnosing memory issues using Xcode, covering everything from memory composition to tools like leaks, vmmap, and malloc_history.
What to Expect from Vue in 2023
https://thenewstack.io/vue-2023/
Evan You discusses the differences between Vue 3 and Vue 2, specifically the evolution of the Virtual DOM.
Trending Tools
Image2icon: Rapid App Icon Export
https://img2icnsapp.com/
A fantastic tool for app developers to quickly turn images into icons for Mac, iPhone, Favicons, and more, ensuring they meet all platform size requirements.
NetNewsWire: A Classic RSS Reader
https://netnewswire.com/
I’ve been using NetNewsWire for two years now to avoid algorithm-driven feeds. it’s fast, reliable, and looks great on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
YouGlish: Master Foreign Pronunciation
https://youglish.com/
An incredible tool that lets you search for any word to find YouTube clips of native speakers pronouncing it. it supports multiple languages and is a great way to learn authentic pronunciation in context.
SingleFile: Save a Webpage into a Single HTML
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/singlefile/mpiodijhokgodhhofbcjdecpffjipkle
Saving the web as a “folder” often leads to broken images and styles. SingleFile bundles the entire page into a single HTML file that renders perfectly offline.
Just Looking Around
Things that Opened a New World for You
https://www.v2ex.com/t/917918
A fascinating V2EX thread where users share life-changing products. I personally highly recommend wet toilet paper, Apple Music, and water flossers.
Seeing the World with a Designer’s Eye
https://sspai.com/post/73962
A discussion on how to “consciously obtain information” and see the hidden design patterns in our everyday lives.
The Final Headlines for ofo
https://www.huxiu.com/article/805548.html
A retrospective on the rise and fall of the bike-sharing giant.