Semantics in practice and mapping semantic value to its consumers
Read OriginalThis article analyzes the practical application and value of HTML semantics in web development. It critiques the excessive focus on 'perfect' semantic markup versus the real-world implementation in browsers and screen readers. The author argues for prioritizing learning ARIA and understanding accessibility APIs, citing experts like Steve Faulkner and highlighting issues with HTML5's outlining algorithm and its poor support in assistive technologies.
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