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How can mistakes be prevented while testing for accessibility?

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What is accessibility testing? It is a testing method that ensures that a website or application is built according to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. Accessibility testing allows disabled users to use the website or application seamlessly. This testing method should also be applied to avoid legal lawsuits, as many countries have made it mandatory to develop an accessible website, failure of which can lead to legal troubles. Website testing for accessibility will help reach a wider audience. Following are the common mistakes that arise while testing for accessibility, along with appropriate solutions: 1. Leaving buttons and empty links: Developers often leave button texts and links empty. However, it is a crucial accessibility-related issue that needs to be fixed at the earliest. Buttons and links represent symbols on the web. So, when a user uses a mobile device to visit a website and accommodate information, there is less space, so there shouldn’t be