Central West Lake

The cover photo shows a quiet walk at West Lake over the weekend. I prefer going when it’s less crowded—finding a breezy bench to sit on for hours is far more relaxing than wandering aimlessly.

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Lessons from Modernizing Packages to ESM
https://blog.isquaredsoftware.com/2023/08/esm-modernization-lessons/
A detailed account of the pain and lessons learned while migrating the Redux packages to ESM. a great read for anyone managing widespread library dependencies.

HTMX: The Game-Changing Alternative to React
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuGyH5RvfbY
HTMX paired with AI-assisted coding feels like a powerhouse combination. check out this video for an introduction to the framework.

Sweep: Your AI Junior Developer
https://github.com/sweepai/sweep
Unlike Copilot, which suggests code line-by-line, Sweep reads your GitHub issues, scans your codebase, and submits full pull requests for features or bug fixes. it’s like having a digital intern for your project.

MicroSculpture: Examining Insects in HD
http://microsculpture.net/
Explore high-resolution microscopic photography of insects. the level of detail is incredible—though perhaps one to skip if you have a phobia!

ClearURLs: Clean Your Address Bar
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clearurls/lckanjgmijmafbedllaakclkaicjfmnk
Remove tracking and useless parameters from URLs before sharing them. A must-have for those who love clean, minimalist links.

Little Big World: A Miniature Perspective
https://www.littlebigworld.de/episodes/
Stunning tilt-shift drone and time-lapse photography that makes famous world cities look like intricate miniature models.

Just Looking Around

A Comprehensive Reading List for General Knowledge
https://docs.qq.com/sheet/DY2RmcVVMVE9Qd3JV?tab=BB08J2
A massive collection of over 1000 books across various disciplines, ranging from the core “50 essential reads” to more specialized deep dives.

Designer’s Pocket Psychology (Notion)
https://iason.notion.site/6719c7650fd1406c92287f556520fbc3
A collection of 53 psychological principles for designers, presented as cards to help brainstorm how human behavior can influence website and app design.