021. Tang Yuan 中
The cover shows our big cat at home, Tang Yuan. I’m starting to run out of photos—can’t wait for the New Year so I can get out and shoot more for next year’s covers!
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.
Good Reads and Learning
Playing with AST Like It’s jQuery
https://juejin.cn/post/6923936548027105293/
A hands-on guide from Fliggy’s own @Youhei on how to master Abstract Syntax Trees.
Refreshing Your Knowledge of HTTPS
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/i8qVR-b1MLQ_UI3NG7aPXw
A deep dive into the security and protocols that power the encrypted web.
A Brief History of Machine Learning in the Frontend
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/5M6FLoCJT4P9VEcEbcY93A
Less of a history and more of an evolution story from the imgcook/Pipcook team.
Open Source and Tools
Terminalizer: Easy Terminal Recording
https://github.com/faressoft/terminalizer
MTMR: Customize Your Mac Touch Bar
https://github.com/Toxblh/MTMR
While initially tricky to set up, it’s incredibly powerful once configured. Here is what my custom setup looks like.
Detect GPU: Frontend Detection Solutions
https://github.com/TimvanScherpenzeel/detect-gpu
Classify GPUs based on 3D rendering benchmarks to provide sensible defaults for graphics-heavy apps.
X6: AntV’s Open-Source Flow Editing Engine
https://github.com/antvis/X6
The image explains it all—perfect for visual logic and flow diagrams.
iOS and Cross-Platform
Rhea: The Next-Gen Performance Analysis Tool for Android
https://www.infoq.cn/article/G5OYbcu8irGz9mSqIyEj
Another great performance diagnostic tool from the TikTok team.
The Road to Objective-C/Swift Hybrid Architecture in the Baidu App
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/-rBtXtkelcPQBMjQhwu07w
Exploring how large legacy apps transition to Swift.
Inspiration and Design
What are “TikTok Clones” Still Fighting For?
https://www.infoq.cn/article/FGc4r5hi5eg6N05gwMBZ
A look at the global ambitions of Chinese tech giants and the challenges of cultural export.
Why the Shift to Anal Swab Testing for COVID-19?
https://daily.zhihu.com/story/9732492
More of an experimental measure than a replacement for throat swabs.
The Reddit vs. Wall Street Saga
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/XNZueMfEmTTfHQCdytSEkQ
Retail investors vs. the big institutions—a breakdown of the incredible events that shook the stock market.
Building Your Knowledge System
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/aUj1yHHgvDtseDkyHnrKSg
A masterclass in self-discipline and time management. Pick the tips that fit your lifestyle and start implementing them.