701: A11y Treats - Labels & Roles
Dec 04, 2023•27 min
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Episode description
In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott explain ARIA, aria-label, Roles, and the overall importance of accessibility in your web projects.
Show Notes- 00:25 Welcome
- 01:18 Syntax Brought to you by Sentry
- 01:44 What is ARIA?
- WAI-ARIA Roles | MDN
- An in-depth guide to ARIA roles - The A11Y Project
- 02:48 What is aria-label?
- 06:36 What’s the difference between a title and aria-label on a button?
- 08:34 Are you really going to get sued if your website isn’t accessible?
- 11:53 What are Roles for?
- 16:33 6 different types of Roles
- 21:25 What is aria-labelledby?
- 23:13 Checking your code for accessibility
- eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y - npm
- WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
- Polypane
- 24:31 Feedback and future show ideas
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