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Articles I wanted to read this week #02

Every week, I choose and read 10 articles from various sources, frequently stumbling upon them via Mastodon or across the internet. Subsequently, every Saturday, I publish this series, offering concise summaries of the articles I've read.

I don't know why I'm doing this to me.

What did I stublen upon this week?

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  1. Making My Blog 3x Faster with Simple Font Optimization by Nick Winans (open in new tab)
    A really cool article about font optimization on static websites. One thing I liked in this article is that the author gives us a tool for optimizing the font files hosted on your website for better performance. This article is highly practical, providing examples, tips, and data.
    Worth a read: 5/5

  2. On skateboarding by Yannick Schutz (open in new tab)
    This article is about the skateboard culture and lifestyle. The author reminisces about the nostalgia tied to the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and the professional skaters from that era who are still actively engaged, creating photos, videos, and more. Did I want to go outside with my skateboard after reading this article? Yes, but unfortunately, it's raining outside.
    Worth a read: 3/5

  3. Can AI help boost accessibility? These researchers tested it for themselves by Stefan Milne (open in new tab)
    This article explores current research on AI-generated content for accessibility purposes. It emphasizes that AI-generated content can be inaccurate and misleading, potentially perpetuating false truths about disability or, even worse, disseminating harmful information. AI-generated content for accessibility is crucial because, while some instances are beneficial, it's essential to refine it as it could become an important tool for disabled individuals in the future.
    Worth a read: 3/5

  4. Front-end Devs really don't understand accessibility by Chris Ferdinandi (open in new tab)
    In this article, Chris Ferdinandi responds to the commentary left by front-end developers on his articles. Chris provides several examples to explain why these comments demonstrate a lack of knowledge in the field of accessibility, and in some cases, even reflect ableism.
    Worth a read: 3/5

  5. Exclusive Accordion 🪗 by Eric Eggert (open on new tab)
    In his article, Eric reports on a new feature expected to be introduced in Chromium and WebKit. This feature is an extension to the existing <details> HTML tag. However, this addition will allow only one accordion to be opened at a time, potentially increasing cognitive load and creating a more complex interaction for keyboard users. Additionally, it might reduce usability for screen reader users.
    Worth a read: 4/5

Not read yet.

  1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Accessibility Research Symposium 2023 (open in new tab)
  2. Can AI help boost accessibility? These researchers tested it for themselves by Stefan Milne
  3. Making My Blog 3x Faster with Simple Font Optimization by Nick Winans
  4. Front-end Devs really don't understand accessibility by Chris Ferdinandi
  5. On skateboarding by Yannick Schutz
  6. Lost in Translation: Tips for Multilingual Web Accessibility by Ben Myers (open in new tab)
  7. Accessible Palette: stop using HSL for color systems by Eugene Fedorenko (open in new tab)
  8. Building out a fancy 404 page (open in new tab)
  9. Exclusive Accordion 🪗 by Eric Eggert
  10. Why Aren’t Disabled Astronauts Exploring Space? (open in new tab)

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