This article explains what Git snapshots are, how they are stored, and why they matter. These details help you understand Git more efficiently.
Dec 20, 2020
Two web bugs traced to encoding: URL fragments in the URL API and window.btoa choking on non-ASCII.
Dec 16, 2020
This article introduces how to use Touch ID and Apple Watch for sudo authorization in terminal, including use cases, implementation details, etc., to improve efficiency.
Dec 10, 2020
Reducing unnecessary renders in SPA apps with React (and similar frameworks), including strategies, pitfalls, and examples.
Dec 8, 2020
This article provides a comparison between JIT (Just-In-Time) and AOT (Ahead-Of-Time) compilation, including their advantages, implementation details, and practical differences in various programming environments.
Dec 6, 2020
This article introduces implementing one-click audio input/output device switching on Mac with Alfred, including advantages, implementation details, and related resources to improve efficiency.
Dec 6, 2020
This article discusses the limitations of React's componentWillUnmount lifecycle method, including its advantages, implementation details, and relevant resources to help developers understand and work around these constraints.
Dec 5, 2020
This article introduces daily high-frequency Alfred workflows, including usage scenarios and implementation details to improve efficiency with Alfred workflows.
Dec 5, 2020
Compares TypeScript enums and ES6 symbols so you know when to choose each for identifiers and constants.
Dec 2, 2020
Diagnoses rsync reporting “total size is 0 speedup is 0.00” during GitHub Actions deployments and traces it back to mismatched Node versions.
Dec 1, 2020
Explore the differences and synergies between Alfred Snippet and Apple Text Replacement. Learn how to optimize text input efficiency across macOS and iOS devices.
Nov 30, 2020
This article introduces implementing one-click Airdrop with Alfred, including Airdrop advantages, implementation details, and related resources to improve Airdrop efficiency.
Nov 29, 2020
This article explains the differences between JavaScript regular expression literals and constructors, including their advantages, implementation details, and related resources. These concepts help improve efficiency when working with regular expressions in JavaScript.
Nov 28, 2020
Notes from a focused refresh on regular expressions: value, correct mental model (assertions, groups, greediness), and recommended resources.
Nov 26, 2020
Shows how to build an Alfred workflow that publishes Hexo Markdown posts to Medium via its API.
Nov 25, 2020
Walkthrough for accessing O'Reilly Safari Online through an ACM membership—registration steps, pricing, and login tips.
Nov 22, 2020
Learn how to set up a network proxy in terminal shell for OS X. This guide covers configuring shell files, applying settings, and testing the proxy connection.
Nov 17, 2020
How I built an Alfred workflow that talks to Surge’s HTTP API so I can toggle proxies from the keyboard.
Nov 16, 2020
This article introduces external microphones for Mac, including their advantages, implementation details, and related information to help improve efficiency when using external microphones.
Nov 14, 2020
Key takeaways about TypeScript, including use cases and implementation details, to help you work with the language more effectively.
Nov 10, 2020
A serendipitous stay at a warm, welcoming inn in Dali — scenery, food, the hosts, and why it felt like real life.
Nov 8, 2020
A personal reflection on "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, exploring each habit and its application in work and life.
Nov 7, 2020
When performing complex updates on tables with hundreds of thousands of rows, single massive transactions can cause issues. This post shares a script-based approach to breaking down updates into smaller, safer chunks.
Nov 3, 2020
A Vue question on reactivity and lifecycle: what value renders on the page, and why.
Oct 31, 2020
A frontend quiz: modify the code to avoid an infinite loop, with analysis and solutions (Web Worker, async approaches).
Oct 29, 2020