A web developer reflects on common HTML mistakes, specifically the misuse of the <blockquote> element for pull-quotes and incorrect citation placement.
Explains the HTML <bdi> element and its role in isolating bidirectional text from the browser's Unicode algorithm.
Explores the semantic evolution of the HTML <b> element from a presentational 'bold' tag to its current 'Bring Attention To' role, contrasting it with <strong>.
A developer's guide to optimizing iOS accessibility for VoiceOver and Voice Control, using a survey component as a practical example.
How the A11y Slack community developed anti-SLAPP policies with Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic to protect members from lawsuits by accessibility overlay vendors.
The article argues that choosing between dark and light mode should be based on ambient lighting and usability, not just personal aesthetic preference.
Explains the HTML <aside> element, its role as a sectioning element and landmark, and its relationship to ARIA's complementary role.
Explores the HTML5 <article> element, its purpose for document structure, and its importance for web accessibility and semantics.
An article explaining the HTML <abbr> element, its purpose for marking abbreviations, and a discussion on semantic HTML.
A developer shares his lightning talk on building accessible tab components using Web Components within a design system.
Introduces a Web Component for checking and displaying WCAG color contrast ratios and grades using CSS custom properties.
Exploring CSS Relative Colors to generate accessible text colors, comparing it to the upcoming contrast-color() function and discussing tradeoffs.
Explores using CSS Anchor Positioning and the Popover API to create interactive, accessible navigation menus without JavaScript.
A technical analysis of how modern screen readers interpret HTML tables with CSS Grid, ARIA roles, and complex attributes like rowgroup and colspan.
Discusses the complexity of building accessible date pickers in design systems, referencing insights from the Web Awesome team and the open-source Cally components.
A personal recap and notes from the Minnebar 18 tech conference, covering sessions on startups, accessibility, recruiting, and more.
Explores the development of AI-powered typography tools that assist designers with font selection, spacing, and layout to create more empathetic and accessible designs.
Explains unexpected scaling behavior of UIFontMetrics and @ScaledMetric in iOS/iPadOS and provides a workaround for proportional UI scaling.
Explains the HTML <dialog> element, its native focus trapping, modal/non-modal usage, and the ::backdrop pseudo-element.
A web developer discusses the complexities and gray areas of semantic HTML, questioning best practices for elements like headers, asides, and tables of contents.
