Web accessibility is crucial for creating inclusive online experiences for all users, regardless of their abilities. This article provides a comprehensive guide for developers on how to build accessible websites. It delves into the importance of web accessibility, highlighting its benefits for all users and its role in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines. The core principles of the WCAG, POUR (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust), are explained, followed by actionable tips such as using semantic HTML, providing alt text for images, ensuring keyboard navigation, maintaining sufficient color contrast, using proper heading structures, implementing ARIA attributes, providing video captions and transcripts. It also emphasizes continuous testing and improvement to build inclusive and accessible web experiences for everyone.
