Hao Chen's blog with unmatched technical depth
Introduction
Coolshell is Hao Chen's ('Left Ear Mouse') tech blog whose 'enjoy the fun of technology' philosophy shaped a generation of Chinese engineers. Though he passed in 2023, classics like the Programmer Growth Guide remain canonical growth roadmaps — its intellectual depth stands alone in Chinese tech writing.
Key Features
- Engineer growth methodology
- Deep tech and architecture thinking
- The Programmer Growth Guide series
- Culture and values writing
- A decade of canonical articles
Pros
- Peak intellectual depth in Chinese tech writing
- Articles that age well
Cons
- Some technical details dated
Pricing
Free to read.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Still updated?
After the author’s passing, family and community maintain the archive.
Where to start?
The Programmer Growth Guide and career-development essays.
Open repos?
Yes, an archive repo exists on GitHub.
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