writing-accessibility-tests

Automate web accessibility testing by combining automated axe-core scans with targeted Playwright assertions. This approach scans your web application to identify accessibility issues before deployment, ensuring WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance.

Checking WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance is best achieved through a two-layer strategy that combines automated axe-core scans with targeted Playwright assertions. This method comprehensively tests web content for accessibility standards during development.

Yes, you need both Playwright and @axe-core/playwright installed as dev dependencies. The testing framework requires these specific packages to execute automated scans and generate targeted assertions for your web application.

Yes, you can use axe-core scans alongside targeted Playwright assertions for web accessibility audits. This two-layer strategy validates web applications against WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards by automating both broad scans and specific UI checks.

Run accessibility tests by executing the command `playwright test path/to/your/test/file.ts`. This triggers the automated scanning process, which analyzes your web application for WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance and outputs test results.

Automated axe-core scans primarily detect technical accessibility violations but may miss contextual issues. Combining these scans with targeted Playwright assertions provides a more robust WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance check, though manual review is still recommended.