Julia Undeutschyuridevat.hashnode.net·Mar 9, 2023FeaturedHow debugging for accessibility helped me finally understand useRefEver since I started programming in 2020, debugging JavaScript was one of the things I had trouble dealing with properly or even understanding debugging tools. I watched video after video on how to work with development tools and such to debug code, ...138 likes·1.2K readsAccessibilityDebuggingFeb
Bolaji Ayodejibolajiayodeji.hashnode.net·May 12, 2020FeaturedThe Security Vulnerabilities of The Target="_Blank" AttributeThe HTML hyperlink tag allows you to create an element that can be clicked on to reference another document or section on a web page. Hyperlinks are defined with the HTML <a> tag like so: <a href="/about">About Page"></a> HTML Target Attribute While...120 likes·3.6K readsHTML5
Phiter Fernandesphiter.hashnode.net·Mar 21, 2021Featured6 web accessibility quick wins that can make a huge difference for your users (plus 2 tips)I started learning web accessibility in 2019 when my team started working on a new project that needed to be as accessible as possible. I didn't know much about it, and I never really bothered to learn. The QA in my team back then, Bruno Pulis is an ...92 likes·1.1K readsa11y
Nick Taylornickytonline.hashnode.net·Apr 23, 2023Yet Another Newsletter LOL: IMHOAnother week, another newsletter. Let’s get to it! Around the Web This is an excellent talk from Rich Harris. I encourage you to check out Rich Harris: Hot takes on the web 🌶️. The Alt Text War! SEO VS Accessibility A new project from Adam Argyle...Yet Another Newsletter LOLCSS
Mihnea Simianmihneasim.hashnode.net·Apr 6, 2023Accessibility 101I spent about 10-15 hours on edx's online course on Introduction to Web Accessibility, authored by W3Cx, which seems to be a collection of courses straight from the people in W3C (in W3C's WAI for this one, to be more precise). I'm writing this so yo...26 readsa11y
Homer Gaines, CPACCa11y.hashnode.net·Mar 29, 2023Tips for Writing Alt TextAlt text, also known as "alt descriptions" or "alternative text," is used to describe images on websites and other digital media. When asked, I like to tell the person to imagine they are describing an image to someone over the phone. Alt description...96 readsA11y Quick Tipsa11y
Ayman Aceaymanace2049.hashnode.net·Mar 12, 2023Accessibility - Getting Started with the mindsetThis article goes through the mindset of creating accessible sites. Starting with personas, compliance rules, POUR model and lastly accessibility testing considerations. Accessibility Personas Each type of person is an internet user. Each type of us...64 readsFrontenda11y
Julia Undeutschyuridevat.hashnode.net·Mar 9, 2023FeaturedHow debugging for accessibility helped me finally understand useRefEver since I started programming in 2020, debugging JavaScript was one of the things I had trouble dealing with properly or even understanding debugging tools. I watched video after video on how to work with development tools and such to debug code, ...138 likes·1.2K readsAccessibilityDebuggingFeb
ope Kareemtalentlessdeveloper.hashnode.net·Feb 28, 2023Thou shall not div everythingWhat is Semantic Html? I love how web.dev describes this term. Writing semantic HTML means using HTML elements to structure your content based on each element's meaning, not its appearance. Meaning not appearance! While one is excited about slapping ...semantichtml
Tringa Krasniqitringacodes.hashnode.net·Feb 21, 2023Types of A11Y guidelines and specificationsMaking your web applications accessible to all users is crucial for creating an inclusive and user-friendly experience. However, figuring out if your application is accessible or how to improve it can be a challenge. In this article, we'll explore th...48 readsa11y
Alvaro Montoroalvaromontoro.hashnode.net·Feb 7, 2023Putting a Stop in Web AccessibilityImagine the Internet as a road. This shouldn't be difficult to imagine, considering it has been called the Information Superhighway. In this scenario: the network would be the road itself; websites would be cars; developers would be drivers; and Inte...13 likes·53 readsAccessibility
Nicnicm42.hashnode.net·Jan 29, 2023Navigating the internet with JavaScript turned offAfter trying some tasks without using the mouse, and with a screen reader (and not being able to see the screen) I'm going to try the same tasks, but with JavaScript turned off. Task 1: Gmail Find a starred email in Gmail, go to the link within it, r...a11y navigationAccessibility
EZINNE ANNE EMILIAezinneanne.hashnode.net·Jan 28, 2023Introduction To Web AccessibilityWeb accessibility has so many benefits that it offers online business owners and website owners. One of these benefits is that it helps boost SEO on a site. With accessibility, you could reach a wide audience. Web accessibility allows disabled people...Accessibility