Video: A11y Beyond the Theory: Integrating Accessibility Testing Into Your Workflow

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Ntandala Kengose, a software developer, emphasizes the importance of accessibility in software development and the responsibility it carries. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide technical guidelines for making web content more accessible. Ntandala shares various accessibility testing tools and highlights the need for automation in testing. Tools like Pelly CI and GitHub Actions can be used for automated accessibility testing and CI integration. The X-Accessibility Ginter and Husky are tools that provide insights and ensure accessibility in development.

This talk has been presented at React Summit US 2023, check out the latest edition of this React Conference.

Lucky Nkosi
Lucky Nkosi
24 min
15 Nov, 2023

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  • Abdulrahman Yusuf
    Abdulrahman Yusuf
    Amazing talk you had there, Lucky. I really enjoyed it and learned a ton about the tools and technologies we can use to ensure our apps are more accessible to everyone.

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