160. Fried Rice Aesthetics 中
The cover photo is of some fried rice I had recently. I’ve realized that fried rice is a great way to measure a restaurant’s skill and passion: are the grains distinct? are the eggs and onions balanced? does it come out with that authentic “wok hei”? When done right, it’s a true delicacy.
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Technical Learning
AI and Data Science Roadmap
https://roadmap.sh/ai-data-scientist
A new interactive mind map from Roadmap.sh to help you systematically learn AI and data science. You can also find roadmaps for many other disciplines.
GPT-4 Technical Report
https://ar5iv.labs.arxiv.org/html/2303.08774
The official technical report from OpenAI. beyond the capabilities of GPT-4, it discusses deep learning infrastructure and optimization methods for predictability at scale. Highly recommended to read with an immersive translation tool.
Trending Papers in Computer Science
https://trendingpapers.com/papers
A “GitHub Trending” style site for computer science papers. it’s a great place to discover cutting-edge research, with a lot of recent focus on AI.
Trending Tools
SVGL: Logo SVG Collection
https://svgl.vercel.app/
A search engine for software logos in SVG format. Perfect for documentation and presentations (e.g., AI tools or browser comparisons). SVG makes it easy to customize the icons as needed.
iPhones in CSS
https://freefrontend.com/iphones-in-css/
Instead of using heavy images or iframes to show a website on an iPhone, try these lightweight, customizable CSS-only iPhone mockups. This site aggregates various implementations.
Just Looking Around
Movie Recommendation: Johnny Keep Walking! (年会不能停)
https://movie.douban.com/subject/35725869/
The funniest film I’ve seen in a theater this past year. it’s a hilarious satire that anyone in the tech industry will appreciate.
Life Tip: Zeplus (泽普思) Medicated Plaster
https://www.zhihu.com/question/342965802
I recommended this to my family after a doctor prescribed it for a wrist sprain. it’s much better than traditional, smelly plasters for joint pain. (Note: standard medical caveats apply—check for allergies or asthma first.)
Random Thoughts: On the “Front-end Entertainment Circle”
I personally dislike the “entertainment circle” vibe that has cropped up in the front-end community recently, with people treating technical roles like astrology or celebrity gossip.
I believe our community should focus more on technical exchange, sharing, and constructive debate rather than chasing heat or starting drama. Front-end development is uniquely interesting—a mix of problem-solving, engineering, and aesthetics. it’s the “Hacker and Painter” ideal. I switched from back-end to front-end in university after reading that book because I loved the instant gratification of creating beautiful effects with CSS, Canvas, and WebGL.
Ten years ago, the technical atmosphere in China was great, with many seniors sharing their implementations on platforms like CNode. it’s those selfless contributors who drew many students into the field. I hope we can return to that spirit of sharing and open-source contribution.
I’ll end with a quote from the late Chen Hao: “Spend your time on ideas—it’s meaningful for you and society. gossiping about others won’t help you grow or improve your life. Your influence isn’t your ability to talk about others, but how many people trust you and seek your help.”