Julia Undeutsch - Accessibility in React Application

#1about 4 minutes

Common accessibility challenges in React SPAs

Single-page applications introduce unique accessibility issues like poor semantics, generic page titles, and difficult focus management.

#2about 8 minutes

Using semantic HTML for a better accessibility tree

Semantic HTML provides inherent meaning and structure, which translates directly to a navigable and understandable accessibility tree for screen reader users.

#3about 2 minutes

Using React Fragments to maintain valid HTML structure

React Fragments allow grouping elements without adding extra nodes to the DOM, preventing invalid HTML structures like a div inside a ul.

#4about 1 minute

Using correct JSX attributes for HTML properties

React uses camelCase for most HTML attributes, so it is important to use `className` instead of `class` and `htmlFor` instead of `for`.

#5about 7 minutes

Implementing effective focus management strategies in React

A CRUD application example demonstrates how to handle focus logically after adding, editing, or deleting items to create a predictable keyboard navigation experience.

#6about 3 minutes

Announcing page changes and live updates to users

Use techniques like updating the document title and implementing ARIA live regions to inform screen reader users about dynamic content changes and notifications.

#7about 3 minutes

A practical guide to testing React components for accessibility

Combine manual keyboard testing, browser extensions like axe DevTools, linters, and automated tests to ensure components are accessible.

#8about 1 minute

Summary of key principles for accessible React apps

A recap of essential practices including using semantic HTML, managing focus, announcing updates, and consistent testing to build accessible applications.

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Senior Fullstack Engineer