~15 min

Introduction to accessibility (WCAG)

Accessibility basics for QA.

Software for everyone

Accessibility aims to make software usable by people with different abilities (visual, auditory, motor, cognitive). The reference guidelines are the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), organized into four principles.

WCAG principles (POUR)
PrincipleIdea
PerceivableInformation can be perceived (alt text, contrast)
OperableIt can be operated (keyboard navigation)
UnderstandableIt is clear and predictable
RobustWorks with assistive technologies

Quick accessibility checks for QA: navigate using only the keyboard, verify alt text on images and check color contrast.

QuestionToca para voltear

Which four principles summarize WCAG?

Being able to use the whole site with only the keyboard relates to the WCAG principle…

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