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Accessible Coding Practices for Inclusive Software Development: Making Software Inclusive

by Hemavantha Rajesh Varma Mudunuri, Vamsi Thatikonda
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 185 - Number 37
Year of Publication: 2023
Authors: Hemavantha Rajesh Varma Mudunuri, Vamsi Thatikonda
10.5120/ijca2023923179

Hemavantha Rajesh Varma Mudunuri, Vamsi Thatikonda . Accessible Coding Practices for Inclusive Software Development: Making Software Inclusive. International Journal of Computer Applications. 185, 37 ( Oct 2023), 39-42. DOI=10.5120/ijca2023923179

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title = { Accessible Coding Practices for Inclusive Software Development: Making Software Inclusive },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Oct 2023 },
volume = { 185 },
number = { 37 },
month = { Oct },
year = { 2023 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 39-42 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume185/number37/32933-2023923179/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2023923179 },
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%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

Understanding coding for accessibility has become imperative in the modern digital era, which aims to ensure an inclusive software development landscape. The report examines the importance of accessible coding, elaborating on the principles of accessible coding, including semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, colour contrast, etc., while highlighting the challenges software developers face in balancing aesthetics with Inclusivity. Shedding light on the best practices within the field, the study also elaborates on ARIA attributes and testing tools for comprehensive accessibility while providing an example of visual impairment-compatible mobile applications as a case study to understand the concept further. The legal and ethical considerations that need to be accommodated by the developers have also been emphasized in this report. Lastly, the report highlights the emerging trend of assistive technologies, concluding with a potential recommendation for developments by highlighting the transformative potential for accessible coding to ensure a digitally inclusive society.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Accessibility Coding Inclusive software Semantic HTML Keyboard navigation ARIA attributes Accessibility testing Assistive technologies Inclusivity.

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