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Tutorials·3 min
Building an AI Workstation: A Layered Tool Strategy and Physical Isolation Guide
A practical guide to building an AI workstation: physical isolation with vertical screens, pyramid tool layering (Doubao/Trae/Claude/GPT-4), and real Token cost breakdowns to maximize AI workflow efficiency on a budget.
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Product Reviews·2 min
Dimension Music: A Free and Open-Source ACG PWA Music Player
Dimension Music is a free, open-source PWA music player for ACG fans, aggregating QQ Music, NetEase Cloud, and Bilibili sources with cross-platform support.
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Tutorials·3 min
Vibe Coding Hands-On Tutorial: Three Steps from Idea to Product Launch with Zero Code
A detailed Vibe Coding walkthrough: use Gemini for product docs, Figma Make for UI design, and Cursor for code generation. Build products with zero coding skills.
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Expert Opinions·4 min
Rejecting Vibe Coding: Matt Pocock's Engineering-Driven Approach to AI Programming
TypeScript expert Matt Pocock's open-source Skills repo earned 80K+ GitHub Stars, using TDD and Domain-Driven Design to solve AI programming's three biggest pain points.
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Tutorials·4 min
Replit Agent Tutorial: Build and Launch an AI Website in 30 Minutes with Zero Code
Step-by-step tutorial on building an AI photography website with Replit Agent—no coding needed. Covers requirements, API setup, iteration, and one-click deployment for rapid MVP validation.
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Tutorials·3 min
Claude Code Installation Guide: Terminal Setup from Scratch + Budget-Friendly Alternatives in China
Step-by-step guide to install Claude Code from scratch, covering Node.js setup, npm installation, API Key configuration, plus budget-friendly alternatives like DeepSeek for affordable AI coding.
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Tutorials·4 min
Claude Code Installation Guide: From Zero Setup to Multi-Agent Collaboration in Practice
Complete Claude Code installation guide covering environment setup, one-command install, troubleshooting, cost-saving alternatives, and multi-Agent collaboration tips for beginners.
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Tech Frontiers·4 min
Google Poaches Windsurf Team, Gemini 3 Code Leaks, OpenAI Open Model Delayed: A Three-Way Battle Among AI Giants
Google acquires Windsurf's core team via talent deal, Gemini 3.0 code leaks hint at new models, and OpenAI delays its open model indefinitely. Deep analysis of the AI industry's talent, model, and open-source battles in 2025.
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Deep Dives·4 min
Claude Code Auto Mode Fully Explained: Classifier Mechanism, Fault Tolerance Design & Security Protection
Deep dive into Claude Code Auto Mode: how the independent Classifier reviews AI operations, three-level graceful degradation prevents system deadlocks, SubAgent triple review with Prompt Injection protection, plus setup and plan requirements.
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Tutorials·4 min
Claude Code Tutorial: Complete Guide to Installation, Configuration & Model Selection for Chinese Users
Complete guide to Claude Code installation, configuration for Chinese users, comparing DeepSeek V4 Pro, Tongyi Qianwen & Sonnet proxy APIs for cost-effective AI coding.
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Tutorials·3 min
LangChain Multimodal in Practice: Image Recognition with ChatPromptTemplate
Learn how to use LangChain's ChatPromptTemplate for multimodal image recognition with URL, Base64, and local path inputs, plus PySide6 desktop app integration.
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Tech Frontiers·3 min
The AI Talent War: Google Poaches Windsurf Team for $2.4B, Meta Offers $400M Packages to Steal Top Researchers
Google spends $2.4B to poach Windsurf's core team while Meta offers $400M packages to steal OpenAI researchers. Deep analysis of the 2025 Silicon Valley AI talent war reshaping the industry.
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Industry Insights·4 min
The Dismantling of Windsurf: How an AI Coding Unicorn's Moat Collapsed Overnight
AI coding unicorn Windsurf, valued at $3B, was dismantled in one week — OpenAI deal collapsed, Google aquihired the team, Cognition grabbed the remains. A deep dive into AI startup moat fragility.
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Deep Dives·3 min
Cursor Unlimited Refill Plugin: How It Works, Risks, and Better Alternatives
Deep dive into how Cursor's unlimited refill plugin works via multi-account rotation, its security and ban risks, plus compliant alternatives like Cursor Pro, API access, and multi-tool strategies.
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Tech Frontiers·3 min
OpenAI's $3 Billion Windsurf Acquisition: How Will It Reshape the AI Coding Tool Landscape?
OpenAI acquires AI coding tool Windsurf for ~$3B in its largest deal ever. Deep analysis of the deal's context, impact on Cursor and GitHub Copilot, and OpenAI's strategy to build an AI coding ecosystem.
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Industry Insights·4 min
Microsoft Open-Sources Copilot: A Seismic Shift in AI Coding — Was the $3B Windsurf Acquisition Worth It?
Microsoft open-sources GitHub Copilot, reshaping the AI coding market. Analysis of the three reasons behind this move, its impact on Cursor and Windsurf, and whether OpenAI's $3B Windsurf acquisition still makes sense.
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Tech Frontiers·3 min
Why Did OpenAI's $3B Windsurf Acquisition Fall Apart? Microsoft's Veto and Google's $2.4B Lightning Grab
OpenAI's $3B Windsurf acquisition collapsed over a Microsoft IP-sharing clause. Google then swooped in with a $2.4B acqui-hire. A deep dive into the AI giants' power struggle.
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Tech Frontiers·4 min
Cognition's Acquisition of Windsurf: The Capital Power Play Behind a Weekend Lightning Deal
Cognition acquires Windsurf's core assets at lightning speed, gaining $82M ARR and hundreds of thousands of DAU. A deep dive into the OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic power plays reshaping the AI coding tool market.
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Product Reviews·3 min
Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 Pro Hands-On Review: Code Generation Rivaling GPT-5, Plus Free Token Application Guide
Hands-on review of Xiaomi's MiMo-V2.5 Pro open-source model for code generation, including game dev and system prototyping, compared with GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus, plus free token application guide.
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Product Reviews·3 min
DifyAIA: A Free Dify AI Workflow Template Library with 2500+ Stars
DifyAIA is a popular open-source Dify workflow template project on GitHub with 2500+ Stars. It offers free DSL workflow files for one-click import into Dify. Learn its features, usage, and use cases.
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