Exploring Assistive Access
A hands-on exploration of Apple's new Assistive Access feature, covering setup, optimized first-party apps, and the user experience for accessibility.
A hands-on exploration of Apple's new Assistive Access feature, covering setup, optimized first-party apps, and the user experience for accessibility.
Explains how to implement test-only accessibility values in iOS apps using SwiftUI/UIKit, ensuring testing data isn't exposed to users in production.
Explains the CSS :focus-visible pseudo-class, detailing when browsers show focus styles for accessibility without compromising design aesthetics.
Expert advice for developers to enhance their portfolio websites with automation, testing, accessibility, and custom domains.
Discusses the need for a native CSS property to visually hide content while keeping it accessible to screen readers, referencing common workarounds.
A developer shares their wishlist for new CSS features, including an index keyword, resizable form controls, gradient borders with radius, and new pseudo-elements.
A guide to using color scales effectively and accessibly in data visualizations with the D3.js library, including practical examples.
A developer's real-world example of why website performance and progressive enhancement are critical, especially on slow networks.
A developer advocates for using light color schemes in coding environments, citing readability, UI consistency, and eye health.
Andy Bell updates his 'Build Excellent Websites' site with a talk video and source code, focusing on letting the browser control design.
Argues that using tabs for code indentation is superior to spaces due to accessibility benefits for visually impaired and blind developers.
A front-end developer explains their detailed process for planning and building a website from a design mockup, emphasizing strategy over simple implementation.
A front-end developer's 2022 review covering conference talks on CSS, writing technical articles, and personal projects like a CSS browser support tool.
A developer argues for prioritizing web apps over native apps, citing accessibility, storage, and security benefits of the web platform.
Explains how to combine Angular Testing Library and Test Harnesses to write more robust and maintainable tests for components, especially third-party ones.
Explains why using px units for CSS font-size can harm accessibility and override user preferences, advocating for em/rem units instead.
Four essential accessibility tests for new software features, focusing on color contrast, interactive elements, and Windows High-Contrast mode.
A software development analogy comparing building a house to building websites, emphasizing the need for upfront planning for accessibility and performance.
A developer argues for using a combination of tabs and spaces for code indentation, focusing on accessibility and developer preference.
A developer advocates for using light color schemes in coding environments, explaining benefits and necessary adjustments for better readability.