124. Remembering Lugu Lake 中
The cover photo was taken at Lugu Lake during the 2020 National Day holiday. The water is incredibly clear, and I’m definitely planning to go back to Yunnan one day just to spend more time there in peace.
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Technical Related
Creating a Digital Clone AI from WeChat and Blogs
https://greatdk.com/1908.html
A fascinating article on how one developer used his WeChat export and hundreds of blog posts to train a “digital twin.” A very cool weekend project idea!
The GPT-3 Moment for Computer Vision (CV)
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1a-5qM4VrSV53k6VmuPUVA
Where is CV research headed next? This article discusses whether computer vision is having its own “generative AI” moment.
Video Frame Extraction with FFmpeg and Wasm
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/D4WIAL13ytjoM6fgl4nUPA
A deep dive into using FFmpeg and WebAssembly for browser-side video frame capture, including optimizations to keep the binary small and improve user perceived performance.
Trending Tools
OrbStack: The Lightweight Docker Alternative
https://orbstack.dev/
I used to install and uninstall Docker because it was so heavy for my Mac, but OrbStack has changed everything. it’s lightning-fast, visually polished, and supports various Linux environments—highly recommended for all developers.
RapidAPI (formerly Paw): Pro API Client for Mac
https://paw.cloud/
Many experienced Mac devs know Paw—it’s always been more performant and beautiful than Postman. it’s now renamed to RapidAPI and is free to use, making it a no-brainer for API testing and debugging.
Radio Garden: Tune into the World
http://radio.garden/
A stunning 3D visualization of the globe that lets you tune into live radio stations from any city on earth. it’s a wonderful way to find niche international music and serves as great background noise while working.
Glarity: AI Web Summarizer
https://glarity.app/zh-hans
A universal ChatGPT-powered extension for summarizing YouTube videos, Google results, GitHub repos, and any website. the UI is unobtrusive and the summaries are consistently high quality.
Aicolors: Generative Color Palettes
https://aicolors.co/
A color palette tool that now supports generative AI descriptions. simply describe the vibe you’re going for and it returns a coordinated palette with code ready for your project.
Just Looking Around
Midjourney “Cheat Sheet” Knowledge Base
https://tob-design.yuque.com/kxcufk/mj
A comprehensive Yuque database from a Chinese design team covering everything from basic MJ commands to advanced styling and reference sets.
The B-Side: A Guide for Product Engineers
https://www.yuque.com/u1003394/fn574a
As more engineers move into B-end (business-facing) roles, having a product mindset becomes vital. this guide helps technical folk bridge that gap.
Why is US Higher Education Getting So Expensive?
A huxiu article reflecting on the 2023 application season and the eye-watering tuition statements arriving for international students.