Open Visualization Session Proposal: Building a Framework-Agnostic Web Component Library for Scalable, Accessible Visualizations

[shellyscheng]

Proposal

Topic of the session

Building a Framework-Agnostic Web Component Library for Scalable, Accessible Visualizations

Type of the session

• Collaborate
• Workshop
• Talk

Estimated duration of the session

1 hr

Level

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Pre-requisite knowledge

Participants will benefit from familiarity with:

• Web component standards (custom elements, shadow DOM, etc.)
• Data visualization principles
• Front-end architecture patterns
• Accessibility guidelines for data viz (e.g., WCAG, ARIA roles)

Describe the session

As visualization libraries evolve, many open-source projects are facing a similar challenge: how to scale beyond bespoke chart implementations and create tools that work across frameworks and platforms.

This session explores the lessons learned from building framework-agnostic, web component-based visualization systems. Topics we’ll discuss include:

• Why web components can serve as the backbone for cross-team, cross-platform visualization libraries.
• Balancing flexibility and accessibility, so components meet enterprise and open-source needs.
• Strategies for embedding accessibility directly into core components.
• Techniques for integrating with popular frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular while staying framework-neutral.
• Examples of integrating with visualization frameworks like D3.js or libraries like React, Vue, and Angular.

Session facilitator(s), Github handle(s) and timezone(s)

Shelly Cheng (@shellyscheng) – PST

Meeting notes and Virtual Meeting Link

Follow-up / Set-up sessions (if any)

Additional context (optional)

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[chrisgervang]

Hey Shelly! Thank you for your submission. I think we'll only have 30 minute slots available for sessions - is that possible?

[shellyscheng]

Yes, that works!

[chrisgervang]

Hey @shellyscheng, thanks again for your submission! We’ve finalized the agenda and scheduled Building a Framework-Agnostic Web Component Library for Scalable, Accessible Visualizations for October 9, 13:30-13:55 PT (25 minutes, typically ~20 min talk + ~5 min Q&A). We’ll follow up with venue access and presentation tech details by email about a week before the summit.

We'll be updating the site again soon with your requested revisions. We also have breaks throughout the summit that you can use for extra Q&A or hallway discussions if folks want to dive deeper. Thanks again - we’re excited to have you!

[charlieforward9]

slides? video?

[chrisgervang]

They've opted not to have their talk recorded, which is totally fine. They can share a slides link here if they wish