# 122. Equator Night View

> 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.

- Issue: 122
- Published: 2023/03/27
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<small>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.</small>

> **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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/Ft2sjE.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/9RsezP.gif" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/2kacaW.gif" width="800" />

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

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/BEf1VS.png" width="800" />

## 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.