Accessibility in Angular from Pluralsight

Up to 20% of your users may deal with a disability that makes it difficult to use applications that are not accessible. This course will teach you how to write accessible Angular code and prevent accessibility regressions by leveraging automated testing and accessibility minded developer workflows.

Without end users there would be no point to writing applications. But many applications and websites fail to provide actual usable experiences for users with disabilities, which is up to 20% of users! In this course, Accessibility in Angular, you’ll learn to write accessible Angular code and prevent accidental accessibility regressions. First, you’ll explore the basic requirements to meet AA compliance for accessibility. Next, you’ll discover the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework. Finally, you’ll learn how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to write accessible Angular applications that provide fully functional experiences to all users regardless of disabilities.

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Course Overview

What Is Accessibility?

Accessibility Workflow Tools

Basic Buildings Block for Accessible Angular Templates

Custom Directives and Shared Components for Angular Accessibility

Leveraging the Angular Router for Accessible Navigation

Automated Testing for Accessibility

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Provides best practices for writing accessible Angular code and handling regressions through automated testing, suitable for developers with some Angular experience

Meets requirements for AA accessibility compliance, making it relevant for developers looking to create inclusive applications

Focuses on Angular-specific accessibility tools and techniques, targeting Angular developers

Taught by Lara Newsom, an expert in accessibility and inclusion

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Accessibility in Angular with these activities:

Read 'Programming Angular' by Adam Freeman

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Gain a strong foundation in Angular development principles and best practices.

View Pro Angular 16 on Amazon

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Read Chapter 12: 'Accessibility'
Focus on understanding the importance of accessibility and the techniques covered in the chapter.

Attend a workshop on 'Building Accessible Web Applications with Angular'

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Gain hands-on experience and insights from experts in Angular accessibility.

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Research and identify relevant workshops offered online or in your area.
Enroll in a workshop that aligns with your learning objectives.
Actively participate in the workshop, ask questions, and take notes.

Build a personal Angular portfolio website with accessible features

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Demonstrate your understanding of accessibility by creating a fully accessible personal portfolio website using Angular.

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Plan the structure and design of your website, ensuring accessibility considerations.
Implement accessible features such as screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and color contrast.
Test your website using accessibility tools to ensure compliance with WCAG standards.
Publish your portfolio website and share it with potential employers or clients.

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Career center

Learners who complete Accessibility in Angular will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Front-End Developer

Front-end developers use their knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and sometimes AngularJS to create website and web app interfaces. An accessible Angular developer is a front-end developer who is knowledgeable about web accessibility. This course may be useful for learning how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities. The course covers the basic requirements to meet AA compliance for accessibility, the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps.

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Web Developer

Web developers use their knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and sometimes AngularJS to create websites and web apps. An accessible Angular developer is a web developer who is knowledgeable about web accessibility. This course may be useful for learning how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities. The course covers the basic requirements to meet AA compliance for accessibility, the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps.

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Software Developer

Software developers build and maintain the systems and applications that power our world. Accessible Angular developers use their knowledge of the Angular framework to build software applications that are accessible to people with disabilities. This course can help students build a foundation in accessible Angular development by teaching them the basic requirements to meet AA compliance for accessibility, the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full stack developers are responsible for building and maintaining both the front-end and back-end of software applications. Accessible Angular developers are full stack developers who are knowledgeable about web accessibility. This course can help full stack developers round out their skillset by teaching them how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities. The course covers the basic requirements to meet AA compliance for accessibility, the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps.

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UI Designer

UI designers create the graphical user interfaces for websites and web apps. Accessible UI designers are knowledgeable about web accessibility. This course may be useful for learning how to design Angular-based websites and applications in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities. The course covers the basic requirements to meet AA compliance for accessibility, the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps.

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UX Designer

UX designers design the user experience for websites and web apps. Accessible UX designers are knowledgeable about web accessibility. This course may be useful for learning how to design Angular-based websites and applications in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities. The course covers the basic requirements to meet AA compliance for accessibility, the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps.

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Project Manager

Project managers lead teams that create and deliver products. This includes ensuring that the product is accessible to everyone. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach project managers about the importance of accessibility and how to incorporate accessibility testing into the project plan.

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Product Manager

Product managers are responsible for the overall success of a product. This includes ensuring that the product is accessible to everyone. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach product managers about the importance of accessibility, how to incorporate accessibility testing into the product development process, and how to advocate for accessibility.

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Accessibility Consultant

Accessibility consultants help organizations create inclusive experiences for everyone, regardless of ability. Angular developers can play a key role in web accessibility. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can assist accessible consultants to deepen their knowledge of technical implementation and strengthen their working relationship with Angular developers.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality assurance analysts ensure that software meets the required standards. This includes testing for accessibility. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach quality assurance analysts about the accessibility testing process and how to write accessible Angular code.

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Technical Writer

Technical writers create documentation for software and other products. This documentation must be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach technical writers about the importance of accessibility.

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Information Architect

Information architects design the structure and navigation of websites and web apps. This includes ensuring that the information is accessible to everyone. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach information architects about the importance of accessibility and how to incorporate accessibility into their work.

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Web Content Manager

Web content managers create and manage the content on websites and web apps. This includes ensuring that the content is accessible to everyone. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach web content managers about the importance of accessibility and how to incorporate accessibility into their work.

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User Experience Researcher

User experience researchers study how users interact with software. This includes identifying and addressing accessibility issues. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach user experience researchers about the importance of accessibility and how to incorporate accessibility testing into their research.

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Interaction Designer

Interaction designers create the interactive elements of websites and web apps. This includes ensuring that the interactions are accessible to everyone. This course covers how to code Angular in a manner that is accessible to people with disabilities, including the accessibility tools and best practices offered by the Angular framework, and how to maintain accessibility through developer workflow practices and automated testing steps. Taking this course can teach interaction designers about the importance of accessibility and how to incorporate accessibility into their work.

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