Creating Accessible Web Applications: A Developer's Guide
Build inclusive web applications that work for everyone. Learn WCAG guidelines, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, and testing for accessibility.
Building Accessible Web Applications
Web accessibility ensures everyone can use your application, regardless of ability. It's also good business and often legally required.
WCAG Guidelines
Follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at minimum AA level for compliance.
Key Areas
- Keyboard Navigation - All functionality via keyboard
- Screen Readers - Proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML
- Color Contrast - Minimum 4.5:1 ratio for text
- Focus Indicators - Visible focus states
Testing Tools
Use axe, Lighthouse, and WAVE for automated testing. Combine with manual testing using screen readers.
