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Pamela Fox - Teaching Python, Accessibility, and Tools

Jan 16, 2024
In this podcast, Pamela Fox, Python Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft, discusses various topics including teaching Python, accessibility testing, and the use of tools like Playwright and pytest for automation. She also touches on her projects involving chat GBT and cognitive search, as well as her experience of working late at night with small kids. The importance of automated accessibility testing and contributing to Flask extensions are also highlighted in the podcast.
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  • Accessibility testing is crucial for improving user experience and inclusivity, and automating it using tools like Playwright and Pytest can ensure ongoing compliance and prevent regressions.
  • Contributing to open-source Flask extensions and pytest plugins can enhance the Python package ecosystem, ensuring compatibility, addressing bugs, and increasing its robustness and reliability.

Deep dives

The Importance of Accessibility Testing

Accessibility testing ensures that websites and applications are usable by everyone, regardless of disabilities or limitations. It is essential to measure and address accessibility issues to improve user experience and inclusivity. Tools like X-core and browser extensions make it easier to identify and fix violations. Automating accessibility testing using tools like Playwright and Pytest can ensure ongoing compliance and prevent regressions. Consider starting with browser extensions to visualize accessibility issues and gradually move towards automation.

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