`Datatype`, a variable font that turns text into charts

OpenType ligatures render tiny charts from plain strings like {b:30,70,50,90}. Useful for lightweight docs, emails, and dashboards where no JS rendering is a constraint.

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Datatype uses OpenType substitution, so chart data stays as plain text instead of canvas, SVG, or image output.
Examples like {b:30,70,50,90} map compact syntax to inline bar charts. That makes CMS and markdown embedding simpler.
Best fit is small inline visualization in docs, changelogs, reports, or status pages. It is not a replacement for interactive charts.

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