We're highlighting up-and-coming features or libraries we think you should know about.
Feature Highlight: <search>
The <search> element is one of those easy wins that take very little effort to add to your list of best practices. Step 1: use it to denote any search field in your apps. Step 2: well that's it really!
And now that it's supported in all four major browsers, there's really no reason not to be using it.
Enlace de secciónFunciones de accesibilidad
Landmark elements (<main>, <nav>, etc.) aren't very new or exciting but they remain a foundation of web accessibility.
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Enlace de secciónOtras técnicas de accesibilidad
While things like alt text or proper heading hierarchy have become second nature to most front-end developers, newer tools like the prefers- set of media queries have yet to truly become mainstream.
Enlace de secciónDiscapacidades de los usuarios
It's nice to see that beyond accounting for users with vision impairments, more developers are also taking atypical color vision and mobility impairments into account compared to last year.
Enlace de secciónLectores de pantalla
Once again, easily accessible tools like VoiceOver or the Chrome DevTools win over more specialized options. Although many developers still don't use screen readers of any kind (also note that 39% of survey respondents skipped the question altogether).
Enlace de secciónHerramientas de accesibilidad
Browser devtools have seen a huge jump in usage compared to last year's results, seeing them overtake Lighthouse to become the lead accessibility testing tool.
Enlace de secciónPuntos débiles de la accesibilidad
While there are technical gaps when it comes to accessibility (e.g. cross-root ARIA), a recurring theme whenever we ask about it is that the main pain points are around the humans involved with issues around workplace priorities, education, and cognitive overhead topping the list.