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QR codes as TrueType fonts – handling barcodes through font technology
A developer has implemented a QR-code generator that runs entirely within a TrueType font's hinting language, making it possible to render dynamic QR codes using a single typeface. The project was built with help from AI assistants (Gemini, GPT and Claude) and proved that complex calculations can technically be performed within the font format.
WHY IT MATTERS
This demonstrates how blurred the line has become between what is practical use and pure technical artistry – and shows how powerful and unexpectedly flexible font formats can be. It's interesting as a proof-of-concept for both font technology and AI-assisted problem solving.
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