Learn essential web accessibility practices for React development in this comprehensive conference talk from Conf42 JavaScript 2024. Explore fundamental concepts of web accessibility, understand various assistive technologies, and discover how different users face challenges while navigating websites. Master the implementation of accessibility principles in React applications, from building accessible custom components to understanding the accessibility tree. Gain hands-on experience with screen readers and accessibility tools while avoiding common pitfalls through best practices. Dive into WAI-ARIA implementation with practical examples and demos, and learn both manual and automated accessibility testing approaches. Discover effective unit testing strategies for ensuring accessibility compliance and access valuable resources for continued learning in web accessibility development.
React Accessibility Essentials for Frontend Developers
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction and Speaker Background
Agenda Overview
Understanding Web Accessibility
Assistive Technologies and User Challenges
Principles of Accessibility
Technical Solutions in React
Building Custom Components in React
Understanding the Accessibility Tree
Using Screen Readers and Accessibility Tools
Common Mistakes and Best Practices
Introduction to WAI-ARIA
Practical Examples and Demos
Manual and Automated Accessibility Checks
Unit Testing for Accessibility
Final Thoughts and Resources
Taught by
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