In this episode, host Jonathan “J.” Tower chats with Varun Vachhar from Chromatic about using Storybook to build, test, and document UI components in isolation. The conversation explores best practices for component-driven development, how visual and accessibility testing integrate into the workflow, and what’s new in Storybook 9.

Guest Bio:

Varun Vachhar is a DX engineer and generative artist focused on design systems, front-end tooling, and creative coding. He’s a core maintainer of Storybook and part of the DX team at Chromatic, where he builds tools to improve developer workflows. 

Outside of work, Varun uses tools like Canvas, SVG, and WebG to create generative art blending geometry, color, and motion. Originally from New Delhi, he now lives in Toronto.