GhostLab’s accessibility testing feature enables seamless evaluation of webpages or web apps for accessibility issues by integrating “Check Accessibility” steps into your automated test workflows.
Have You Considered What Accessibility Testing Is? #
Accessibility testing ensures your website or application is inclusive and usable by individuals with disabilities, such as those affecting vision, hearing, or mobility. The goal is to identify and eliminate accessibility barriers, improving usability for as many people as possible while adhering to best practices.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has established the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to promote accessible web content. These guidelines, available in versions 2.0 and 2.1, provide a robust framework for detecting and addressing accessibility violations. GhostLab’s accessibility testing aligns with WCAG standards to ensure compliance and usability.
Adding a “Check Accessibility” Step #
To include accessibility checks in your automated tests, you can add a “Check Accessibility” step at the desired point in the test flow. This can be done using the test editor.
Step Options for Failure Conditions:
- Fail if critical issues are found: Test fails only on severe accessibility violations.
- Fail if any issues are found: Test fails on detecting any accessibility issue, regardless of severity.
The system categorizes issues into critical, serious, moderate, and minor, and provides a summary of all identified issues, regardless of the selected failure condition.
Insights for Each Issue #
For every issue detected:
- A list of selectors is provided to locate the problematic element(s) on the page.
- Navigate between multiple elements using the left/right arrows under the selector.
- Use the external link icon to access detailed information about the issue, including:
- Its impact on accessibility
- Examples of correct and incorrect implementations
- Recommendations for resolving the problem
You can also view the complete list of rules applied during the test.
How Accessibility Checks are Performed #
Ghost Lab leverages the open-source Axe library by Deque Systems, Inc., an industry leader in digital accessibility. The Axe library evaluates content against:
- WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 guidelines (Level A and AA)
- Additional best practices to detect common accessibility issues
The library, licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, is open source and available on GitHub.
Ghost Lab’s accessibility testing provides a robust solution for ensuring your website or application meets accessibility standards, helping you create a more inclusive user experience.
as a number of best practices that help you identify common accessibility issue. The Axe library is open source under Mozilla Public License 2.0 and can be accessed on GitHub.
