Accessibility (a11y)
Definition: The design of products and content usable by people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive.
Understanding Accessibility (a11y)
Web accessibility means designing websites, tools, and technologies so that people with disabilities can use them. This includes blind users using screen readers, deaf users needing captions, users with motor disabilities using keyboard navigation, and users with cognitive disabilities needing clear content. Accessibility benefits everyone through better usability. Standards like WCAG provide guidelines, and many regions have legal requirements for accessible digital products.
More development Terms
Responsive Design
Web design approach that creates sites adapting to different screen sizes and devices.
API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of protocols and tools that allow different software applications to communicate with each other.
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
An XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics that supports interactivity and animation.
CDN (Content Delivery Network)
A distributed network of servers that delivers web content to users based on geographic location for faster loading.
Alt Text (Alternative Text)
Descriptive text for images that helps screen reader users and displays when images cannot load.