Sara Soueidan

Sara Soueidan, a freelance front-end UI developer and SVG expert, joins to illuminate the world of Scalable Vector Graphics. They discuss the essential role of SVGs in enhancing website accessibility and performance. Sara shares techniques for optimizing and animating SVGs, emphasizing the importance of tools like SVGO. The conversation also covers where to find quality SVGs and the significance of the viewBox attribute. Plus, dive into the challenges of using SVG text and filters while exploring exciting resources and workshop opportunities!

In this engaging discussion, Sara Soueidan, a front-end engineer and accessibility expert, dives into the essentials of web accessibility. She defines accessibility, distinguishes it from inclusive design, and shares her journey into the field. Sara emphasizes that WCAG is just a starting point for usability and offers practical tips for learning and implementing accessibility techniques, including the correct use of ARIA. She also discusses the impact of CSS on accessibility, shares insights on screen reader testing, and offers a peek into her food hobbies.