Dev Tools · 20h ago
How to Test Your Website for WCAG Compliance: A Developer's Guide
A comprehensive WCAG audit requires five layers: automated tools, manual checks, keyboard-only testing, screen reader testing, and real user testing. Automated tools like Lighthouse and axe DevTools catch only 30-50% of issues. Most organizations target WCAG 2.1 AA, with some government sites requiring 2.2 AA.
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The guide is thorough but assumes developers already know which WCAG level to target; beginners may need more context on legal requirements.
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