122. Equator Night View 中
The cover photo was taken a few years ago while I was watching fireflies in the Kota Klias mangroves in Sabah. The deep blue sky and the bright moon were unforgettable—I’m really hoping to travel overseas again this year.
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.
Technical Related
The End of Frontend Development?
https://www.joshwcomeau.com/blog/the-end-of-frontend-development/
Don’t panic! Josh Comeau discusses why AI won’t replace developers, but rather become a powerful tool for those who learn to leverage it.
The CSS Custom Highlight API Is Finally Here
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/42R18FerTJ7_P17aNp8OMA
A native browser feature that allows you to style text highlights without modifying the DOM. a game-changer for search results and collaborative editing.
Building for International Audiences
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/EYDomPFmyUgIniWcsuY1Nw
An article from the JD.com design center on inclusive design, behavioral differences, and the technical challenges of globalizing a product.
PHP in 2023
https://stitcher.io/blog/php-in-2023
PHP is approaching its 30th birthday. this post reflects on its current state and why it’s still a powerhouse for web development.
Trending Tools
NASA’s Eyes: A 3D Space Explorer
https://eyes.nasa.gov/
A stunning 3D visualization of the solar system, planets, and satellites in real-time. it’s an incredible resource for space enthusiasts to explore the universe from their browser.
Drive & Listen: POV Driving Around the World
https://driveandlisten.herokuapp.com/
Experience a relaxing drive through various world cities with real dashboard POVs and local radio stations. it’s surprisingly immersive and therapeutic.
VisBug: A Design Tool for Browsers
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/visbug/cdockenadnadldjbbgcallicgledbeoc
A browser extension that lets you edit any webpage visually. move elements, edit text, and tweak styles with an interface that feels like Figma—perfect for quick debugging and design tweaks.
Untools: Better Thinking Patterns
https://untools.co/
A collection of mental models and thinking frameworks (like the Pyramid Principle or Second-Order Thinking) to help you solve problems and make better decisions.
WakaTime: Track Your Coding Activity
https://wakatime.com/
An automated time-tracking plugin for almost every IDE. it gives you a detailed breakdown of your coding hours, languages used, and projects worked on—great for productivity self-reflection.
Just Looking Around
TikTok’s Critical Moment in the US
A huxiu summary of the recent US hearings and what they mean for the future of the platform.
Will ChatGPT Ever Develop Consciousness?
A reflection on the nature of large language models and where they sit on the path toward general intelligence.
UI/UX Trends for 2023
A look at the move toward more refined, specialized, and hyper-polished interface designs this year.