A guide to programmatically finding keyboard-focusable elements for accessible JavaScript widgets, including a reusable function.
Andy Bell introduces a simple mailto link generator tool and shares his background in front-end development and CSS education.
A guide to the various methods for hiding elements in web development, covering HTML, CSS, accessibility, and animation considerations.
A critique of blindly following Google's Material Design guidelines, arguing for user-centered design over authority-based decisions.
A curated list of free and open-source tools, courses, and resources for frontend developers in 2020, covering hosting, accessibility, and learning.
A guide to implementing accessible hamburger menus for web navigation, covering common pitfalls and best practices for icons and toggle buttons.
Reflects on the permanence and global considerations of web standards, advocating for careful feature development and platform-native solutions.
Explains why CSS :hover, :focus, and :active states should be styled differently for better accessibility and user experience.
A case study on implementing accessible data visualizations using SVG for the Khan Academy 2018 Annual Report website.
A tutorial on creating custom CSS focus styles, demonstrating techniques from Smashing Magazine, WTF Forms, and Slack.
Analyzes the pros and cons of browser default focus styles and explores custom design alternatives for better accessibility and branding.
A reflection on web development fundamentals, arguing for prioritizing accessibility, HTML, and CSS over JavaScript frameworks to build a web for everyone.
Analyzes inconsistent browser behavior when clicking buttons, focusing on focus, tabbing, and keypress handling across Safari and Firefox.
Explores how command palettes, inspired by desktop app menu bars, can improve accessibility and usability in web applications.
Explores accessibility issues when splitting text with JavaScript for animations and provides solutions using WAI-ARIA to ensure screen reader compatibility.
Argues that IRC's lack of modern features like embedded images and rich text is a strength, ensuring accessibility and a consistent baseline for all users.
An overview of multiple methods to implement accessible icon buttons, covering HTML semantics, ARIA attributes, and screen reader compatibility.
A developer discusses the importance of constructive advocacy in tech communities, focusing on respectful communication over shaming.
Explores a new CSS method using opacity and pointer-events to hide content visually while keeping it accessible to screen readers and keyboard users.
Discusses the prevalence of bad design in tech, from confusing code to poor UI, and introduces UX principles like affordance and user-centered design.
