Zach Leat is a frontend developer and accessibility advocate known for his expertise in web typography and design systems. Readers can learn about typography principles, web design trends, and accessibility best practices. With articles, tutorials, and design showcases, Zach Leat provides  guidance and inspiration for creating visually appealing and accessible web experiences.

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A satirical tutorial demonstrating how to create an AI-like text animation effect using the <squirm-inal> Web Component. The component progressively animates pre-written content to mimic chatbot typing patterns, offering a humorous alternative to actual LLM-generated text. Implementation requires wrapping HTML content in the custom element with configurable speed and autoplay attributes, using CDN delivery with subresource integrity for security.

How to Hallucinate using Web Components—zachleat.com