Web Accessibility Essentials for Developers

Design
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WCAG Guidelines

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  1. Perceivable - Lorem ipsum content
  2. Operable - Consectetur adipiscing elit
  3. Understandable - Integer nec odio
  4. Robust - Praesent libero sed

Semantic HTML

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<!-- Good example -->
<h2>Important Title</h2>
<button onclick="doSomething()">Click Me</button>

ARIA Roles

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<div role="alert">Form submitted successfully</div>
<div 
  role="checkbox" 
  aria-checked="false"
  tabindex="0">
</div>

Color and Contrast

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  • Contrast ratio 4.5:1 minimum
  • Don't rely on color alone
  • Test with colorblind users

"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Accessibility benefits everyone."
— WCAG Guidelines

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