Web Accessibility Cookbook: Creating Inclusive Experiences 1st Edition

Frontend developers have to consider many things: browser compatibility, usability, performance, scalability, SEO, and other best practices. But the most fundamental aspect of creating websites is one that often falls short: accessibility. Accessibility is the cornerstone of any website, and if a website is inaccessible, users won't be able to interact with it, obtain information, sign up for services, or buy products.The Web Accessibility Cookbook provides you with dozens of recipes to help you avoid these failures. You'll learn how to build common components, such as main navigation, filters, and dialogs, in an accessible manner. Each recipe not only explains how to build things but also why. Author Manuel Matuzovic provides the knowledge you need to create your own accessible components and address your users' varying needs, abilities, and preferences.With this practical guide, you will:Learn how to build websites that feature inclusive frontendsDiscover the common obstacles website users face every dayUnderstand how your decisions impact usersLearn how to build accessible frontends step-by-stepWrite high-quality markup and CSSEvaluate the accessibility of frontend componentsAbout the AuthorManuel Matuzovic is a frontend developer, consultant, accessibility auditor, and teacher with over 20 years of experience creating websites. He has helped cities, universities, retail stores, e-commerce sites, and small and large businesses create accessible products.He’s passionate about HTML and CSS, and enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience in blog posts and at meet-ups and conferences worldwide.