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+title: Helpful Resources for My PhD Study
+date: 2023-02-01 20:00:00
+description: A collection of resources for my PhD study
+tags: [research]
+categories: blog
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+# Development
+
+## [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
+
+A popular and versatile source code editor developed by Microsoft for Windows, Linux, and macOS
+
+It is designed to be lightweight and fast while also providing advanced features and support for a variety of programming languages. Visual Studio Code offers built-in Git support, debugging tools, extensions, and customizable keyboard shortcuts to make coding more efficient and productive. It is a popular choice for developers and has a large and active community of users who contribute to its ongoing development and support.VS Code is an customizable and extensible IDE with cross-platform compatibility.
+
+Extensions:
+
+- [GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot): AI-powered code autocompletion tool. Free for education
+- [GitLens](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=eamodio.gitlens): a powerful set of features for working with Git repositories
+- [autopep8](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.autopep8):  Python code formatter according to PEP 8 style guide
+- [Preview](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=searKing.preview-vscode): previewer to various types of files, such as Markdown, HTML, and PDF
+- [Table Formatter](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=shuworks.vscode-table-formatter): formatter for tables in markdown, HTML, reStructuredText
+
+
+## [GitHub Student Developer Pack](https://education.github.com/pack)
+
+GitHub provides the GitHub Student Developer Pack as part of their Education initiative.
+This bundle offers an array of beneficial resources, including access to GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code completion tool. This pack is designed to help students ***Learn to ship software like a pro.***
+
+## [The Good Research Code Handbook](https://goodresearch.dev/)
+
+A valuable guidance on how to organize research code effectively
+
+## [Common Commands](https://github.com/jinningwang/jinningwang/blob/main/command.md)
+
+A personal collection of common commands involving Conda, Git, Linux, tmux, Docker, and SSH
+
+## [movy.js](https://rossning92.github.io/movy/)
+
+A client-side JS animation engine for creating explanatory videos
+
+# Writing
+
+## [Tables Generator](https://www.tablesgenerator.com)
+
+Easily create even complex LaTeX tables with online generator
+
+# Research
+
+## [Novelty in Science](https://perceiving-systems.blog/en/news/novelty-in-science)
+
+A blog by Michael Black that explores the concept of scientific novelty
+
+## [Four golden lessons](https://www.nature.com/articles/426389a)
+
+An essay for PhD students based on a commencement talk given by the Steven Weinberg
+
+# Others
+
+## [3Blue1Brown](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO_jab_esuFRV4b17AJtAw)
+
+Interesting math videos by Grant Sanderson