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When AI helps with better detection in accessibility testing

Accessibility Cloud's ACAI adds AI to the detection phase of accessibility testing, helping teams identify issues that traditional rule-based scanners cannot.

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Scroll-Driven Animations and Test Automation

Scroll-driven animations break test automation. Learn why SDAs cause false positives in accessibility testing and discover practical solutions.

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Making Scrollable Code Blocks Accessible

Fix keyboard accessibility gaps in Safari: learn why scrollable code blocks need focus and how a small polyfill makes them accessible for keyboard users.

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Contrast: Beyond WCAG Compliance

Discover why APCA offers a more perceptually accurate approach to color contrast than traditional WCAG standards for better readability.

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Scaling Accessibility, Developer Mindsets & the European Accessibility Act

Accessibility is not just for users with permanent disabilities. It’s about making every interaction smoother for everyone, in every situation

From Skeletons to Smooth Reveals: A Case for the :complete pseudo-class

Why the web needs a :complete (or resource state) pseudo-class: to replace JS skeleton/loader hacks with declarative CSS for images, avatars & performance.

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Frameworks are tools, not gatekeepers: Rethinking web developer hiring

Framework hiring is broken. Stop filtering great web developers by framework checklists—hire for HTML, accessibility, progressive enhancement, performance.

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Enhancing Dependabot Auto-Merging: A Smarter, More Secure Approach

Securely auto-merge Dependabot PRs with GitHub Rulesets and a webhook-driven GitHub App—no PATs, lower risk, and faster, safer dependency updates.

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If you ask customers or product owners to choose between feature and accessibility, they will choose feature almost every time.

"If you ask customers or product owners to choose between feature and accessibility, they will choose feature almost every time."

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How to leverage GitHub and semantic release to reduce vulnerabilities in your packages

Have you ever noticed, when you install your project’s dependencies, that npm is reporting known vulnerabilities you just installed?

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Things You Need To Test Your Web App

Discover essential techniques for testing web apps across devices and browsers. Use DevTools, Lighthouse, and network throttling to ensure reliable performance.

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How to display code coverage of a Vue project in Gitlab

One might think that this should be pretty straight forward but there are some hoops you need to jump in order to get it to work.

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Mixins: the good, the bad, the ugly…

Explore the best practices for using CSS mixins in SCSS and LESS. Learn when to use mixins effectively, common pitfalls to avoid, and modern alternatives.

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Tools that improve team collaboration and code quality

Discover essential tools for team collaboration: linters, code formatters, and editors that enforce code quality and guidelines.

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