WCAG 2.2 - a sight for sore eyes

October 19, 2023•90 words

Going through the list of recent updates to WCAG, the web #accessibility guidelines, I smiled.
The way #WCAG is shaping up is good to see - not just for web users with disabilities.
It makes sure e.g. you don't have to enter the same info more than once. Or that CAPTCHAs aren't too devious.
If you're serious about anything you build online, I suggest you start as close to WCAG as possible & move out from there.
You'll be building helpful, humane tech for tired & overwhelmed users.
Good stuff.

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