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The cover photo shows a coffee shop in Dongxin Hechuang Park. it was a hot day, and I saw a young man playing guitar outside. I had a great “Dirty” coffee there, though I didn’t stay long as the place was packed with young women taking photos.
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Technical Related
The State of Node.js Performance 2023
https://blog.rafaelgss.dev/state-of-nodejs-performance-2023
Node.js 20 has brought some incredible performance improvements. worth a look if you’re managing backend services.
The Art of Micro-Frontends
https://medium.com/sysco-labs/the-art-of-micro-frontends-5184065ab74b
A solid introduction to the principles and implementation of micro-frontend architecture.
The Book of Modern C++
https://github.com/lkimuk/the-book-of-modern-cpp/releases
An open-source book on “Modern C++” featuring 10 themes across 83 chapters. it’s a high-quality collection of deep-dive articles from the past few years—perfect for C++ developers looking for fresh and advanced content.
Trending Tools
“Hacking” the Official ChatGPT for API Use
https://github.com/transitive-bullshit/chatgpt-api
I was wondering if there was a way to use the official GPT-4, Plugins, and Web Browsing capabilities via an API. I found a project that uses Puppeteer (headless browser) to handle authentication and message passing. it’s a fascinating way to bypass API limitations for personal projects.
Godly: High-End Web Design Inspiration
https://godly.website/
If you’re stuck on a design, head over to Godly. it curates modern, highly interactive web designs with detailed breakdowns of the effects used. it’s an absolute goldmine for designers and frontend developers.
LeiaPix: Transform Photos into 3D Animations
https://convert.leiapix.com/
A tool that creates a surprising sense of depth by turning 2D images into 3D animations. you can export the results as MP4 or GIF.
Just Focus: A Minimalist Rest Reminder
https://getjustfocus.com/
I’ve been looking for a tool to prevent eye strain. Just Focus is a free Pomodoro-style timer that shows a full-screen view when it’s time to rest, and provides daily stats to help you review your productivity.
Just Looking Around
C-Eval: Evaluating AI Language Models in Chinese
https://cevalbenchmark.com/static/leaderboard_zh.html
How well do global AI models handle the Chinese language? C-Eval provides a comprehensive leaderboard based on 14,000 multiple-choice questions across 52 disciplines. fascinating results.
Ogden’s Basic English: 850 Words for Everything
http://ogden.basic-english.org/
The author of “Basic English” discovered that 90% of the concepts in the Oxford Dictionary can be expressed using just 850 words. the goal is to simplify communication while maintaining perfect clarity. A very interesting approach to linguistics.
The Post-COVID Fate of Community Group Buying Leaders
A huxiu article on how community group buying leaders are navigating the changing retail landscape in the post-pandemic era.