146. Osmanthus Wheat 中
The cover photo was taken last night when I suddenly wanted a craft beer. I had an “Osmanthus Wheat”—it was so refreshing and crisp, especially that first sip.
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Technical Related
LLM Principles: A Guide for Beginners
https://s3tlxskbq3.feishu.cn/docx/NyPqdCKraoXz9gxNVCfcIFdnnAc
A surprisingly clear guide to the underlying technology of Large Language Models. it’s designed for non-technical readers but explains the core concepts very well.
Game Hall of the Young: A Designer’s Knowledge Base
https://tuulih6pyq.feishu.cn/wiki/AVhMwAP14iXVKxkc32ackfGInAc
A comprehensive guide for the new generation of designers—covering everything from portfolios and user research to B-side design. A perfect reference to bookmark.
Trending Tools
Thorium: The Fastest Browser?
https://thorium.rocks/
Based on Chromium, Thorium claims to be the fastest browser on Earth through heavy compiler optimization. I’ve tried it—it’s incredibly quick and supports Google sync. definitely one to watch.
YesNo.wtf: Decision Making for the Indecisive
https://yesno.wtf/
A hilarious tool that gives you a random “Yes” or “No” with a funny GIF background. perfect for when you’re stuck on a decision.
HTML-to-Markdown Converter
https://devtool.tech/html-md/
An excellent tool for converting any webpage into perfectly formatted Markdown. it’s great for saving documentation or articles to your local notebook.
Writing an OS in Rust
https://os.phil-opp.com/
A fantastic blog that walks you through building a small operating system in Rust. each post is a tutorial with matching GitHub code—perfect for learning Rust by doing.
LifeHacker: Modern Productivity Tips
https://lifehacker.com/
A classic platform for life hacks, technical tips, and work/finance advice to improve your daily efficiency and quality of life.
Just Looking Around
The Internet and Chinese Postmodernity
https://grd1kevm20.feishu.cn/docs/doccnVL5FwOmPpvCU5NX5lCJljd
A fascinating long-read explaining current cultural shifts in China—live streaming, “lying flat,” and why society seems to advance while individuals feel left behind.
The Open Source Mindset
https://tw93.fun/2023-09-18/open.html
I’ve seen several developers burned out by open source lately. I wrote a few thoughts on how to maintain a healthy mindset so you can keep enjoying the code you write.