ARIA Roles vs Native HTML Elements
Developers should learn and use ARIA Roles when building complex, interactive web applications that rely on JavaScript or frameworks like React, where standard HTML elements lack the necessary semantic information for accessibility meets developers should learn and use native html elements as the foundation for all web development, as they ensure cross-browser compatibility, improve accessibility for users with disabilities, and enhance seo through semantic markup. Here's our take.
ARIA Roles
Developers should learn and use ARIA Roles when building complex, interactive web applications that rely on JavaScript or frameworks like React, where standard HTML elements lack the necessary semantic information for accessibility
ARIA Roles
Nice PickDevelopers should learn and use ARIA Roles when building complex, interactive web applications that rely on JavaScript or frameworks like React, where standard HTML elements lack the necessary semantic information for accessibility
Pros
- +For example, in custom widgets like tabs, modals, or drag-and-drop interfaces, ARIA Roles ensure that screen readers can accurately interpret and announce the functionality to users with visual impairments
- +Related to: html-semantics, web-accessibility
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Native HTML Elements
Developers should learn and use native HTML elements as the foundation for all web development, as they ensure cross-browser compatibility, improve accessibility for users with disabilities, and enhance SEO through semantic markup
Pros
- +They are crucial for building basic web pages, forms, and interactive features without relying on heavy frameworks, making them ideal for simple projects or as a base for more complex applications
- +Related to: html5, css
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use ARIA Roles if: You want for example, in custom widgets like tabs, modals, or drag-and-drop interfaces, aria roles ensure that screen readers can accurately interpret and announce the functionality to users with visual impairments and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Native HTML Elements if: You prioritize they are crucial for building basic web pages, forms, and interactive features without relying on heavy frameworks, making them ideal for simple projects or as a base for more complex applications over what ARIA Roles offers.
Developers should learn and use ARIA Roles when building complex, interactive web applications that rely on JavaScript or frameworks like React, where standard HTML elements lack the necessary semantic information for accessibility
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