136. Shenzhen Bay Bridge 中
The cover photo is of a bridge in Shenzhen Bay—you can see Hong Kong right across the water. The sea breeze was lovely and cool, a very different vibe from Hangzhou.
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
Building Large Language Model Applications
https://aigc.phodal.com/prelude.html
A thorough guide from a Thoughtworks engineer on the architecture and development of LLM applications. A great half-day read for anyone diving into AIGC.
The Case Against Self-Closing Tags in HTML
https://jakearchibald.com/2023/against-self-closing-tags-in-html/
Do you write <input type="text" /> or <input type="text">? Jake Archibald dives into why the former might not be what you think.
Why Netflix Bet on GraphQL
https://amplication.com/blog/why-netflix-took-a-bet-on-graphql
Moving to GraphQL is no small feat. This article explores how Netflix made the transition and why it was worth the effort at their scale.
Trending Tools
Font: Alimama Oriental Kai
https://www.iconfont.cn/fonts/detail?cnid=IhcTcFymWeyf
A beautiful free font from Alimama. it’s based on the Duobaota Stele of Yan Zhenqing, combining algorithmic generation with manual refinement. Huge thanks to the creators.
midjourney-proxy: Bridge Midjourney to Your Apps
https://github.com/novicezk/midjourney-proxy
Integrate Midjourney into your own systems or chat tools via this API proxy for Discord.
Chat2DB: The Intelligent SQL Client
https://github.com/chat2db/Chat2DB
An AI-powered SQL client that helps non-technical users write queries and generate reports. it simplifies the process of interacting with databases significantly.
Tech Brand Logo Collection (Figma)
https://figma.com/community/file/1246098308176329289/
A collection of over 200 high-quality tech brand logos in Figma, ready for you to use or edit.
Just Looking Around
English Learning Tools 2023
https://sspai.com/post/80086
A curated list from Sspai on the best software for learning English—covering immersion translation, dual subtitles for YouTube, and AI conversation partners.
How the Economic Machine Works (Ray Dalio)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rFV7wdEX-Mo
A 30-minute masterclass in understanding complex economic cycles through simple, grounded visual storytelling.
Why Luxury Brands are Raising Prices?
In an uncertain economy, you’d expect luxury brands to be more cautious. This Huxiu long-read explores the “prestige pricing” strategy behind the hikes.