A11y

ELI5 — The Vibe Check

A11y is a nerdy shorthand for 'Accessibility' — there are 11 letters between the A and the Y. It means making your website usable by people with disabilities: blind users with screen readers, keyboard-only users, people with color blindness. It's not optional, it's just being decent.

Real Talk

A11y (accessibility) refers to the practice of designing and developing web applications usable by people with disabilities. This includes semantic HTML, proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation support, sufficient color contrast, and screen reader compatibility. Legal requirements (WCAG, ADA, EN 301 549) mandate a11y compliance in many jurisdictions.

Show Me The Code

<!-- Bad -->
<div onclick="submit()">Submit</div>

<!-- Good -->
<button type="submit" aria-label="Submit order form">
  Submit
</button>

When You'll Hear This

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