Accessibility as a Default, Not an Afterthought

Accessibility is Architecture

Accessibility (a11y) is frequently treated as a checklist item right before launch. In reality, retrofitting accessibility into poorly structured DOM trees is tenfold harder than building it correctly from the start.

Core Rules We Follow:

1. Semantic HTML: Use native buttons, links, and headings. A <div> with an onClick requires keyboard listeners, focus management, and ARIA attributes that native elements provide for free.
2. Minimum Hit Targets: Interactive targets must measure at least 44x44px to guarantee effortless touch screen tapability.
3. Color Contrast: Test measured text contrast against the actual rendered background. Aim for WCAG AA (4.5:1 for body text) minimum across all themes.