174. New Campus 中
The cover photo was taken last week when I visited the new office park we’re moving to next month. the environment is great, and there’s even a football field. it feels very much like a university campus. I’m looking forward to working there.
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Technical Learning
Sam Altman on How to Start a Startup
https://startupclass.samaltman.com/
This lecture series from 2014 at Stanford is very applicable for indie developers. it’s better than many paid courses out there.
Linux Kernel Labs (Chinese)
https://linux-kernel-labs-zh.xyz/index.html
A systematic guide to the Linux kernel based on an OS course from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest. includes many hands-on labs.
Trending Tools
Calendr: Mac Menu Bar Calendar
https://github.com/pakerwreah/Calendr
An open-source menu bar calendar that perfectly combines your calendar and events.
Ollama: Easy-to-use local LLM tool
https://ollama.com/
If I had to recommend one software for running LLMs locally, it would be Ollama. it’s incredibly simple and hides all the complexity. Great for engineers to study product design. You can use it to play with the latest Llama 3 models.
LLM Pricing Comparison
https://llmpricecheck.com/
A clear comparison of various paid LLMs, including quality, context length, pricing, and knowledge cut-off dates.
DrawDB: Free and simple database design tool
https://drawdb.vercel.app/
A free, intuitive database designer and SQL generator. it uses a visual “drag-and-drop” approach and supports exporting to various SQL dialects.
Just Looking Around
Netflix K-Drama Recommendation: Parasyte: The Grey
https://movie.douban.com/subject/35954429/
A great adaptation of the manga. fast-paced, great visuals, and only 6 episodes—perfect for a binge-watch.
Random Talk: Recommended noodle shops in Hangzhou
I’ve always felt noodle shops in Lao Yuhang are better than the “Hangbang” style noodles in the city center, which I find too sweet.
Today I ate at “Lao Tai Po Noodle Shop,” a home-based shop in Lao Yuhang town. You just grab a table in the pavilion, pay, and wait for your handwritten number to be called. it’s mostly locals. their eel noodles are a masterpiece—I usually add a poached egg on top.
Here are a few more recommendations for those in Hangzhou:
- For eel or shrimp noodles: Lao Tai Po.
- For “Pian Er Chuan”: Lao Jie Noodle Shop near Sanba Metro Station.
- For stir-fried noodles: Cang Qian Couple Noodle Shop (try the beef stir-fry with extra egg).
- For soup noodles: Mang Zhong (their “San Xian” noodles are very generous).
