Accessibility in Storybook

Introduction

Accessibility in Storybook is crucial for ensuring that UI components are usable by all users, including those with disabilities. This lesson will cover the importance of accessibility, how to set it up in Storybook, and best practices to follow.

Why Accessibility Matters

Making components accessible helps create a better user experience. Here are key reasons:

• Increases usability for people with disabilities.
• Improves SEO and reach of your application.
• Complies with legal standards and regulations.

Setting Up Accessibility in Storybook

To ensure your components are accessible, follow these steps:

1. Install the necessary addons:

npm install --save-dev @storybook/addon-a11y

2. Register the addon in your Storybook configuration:

// .storybook/main.js
module.exports = {
  addons: ['@storybook/addon-a11y'],
};

3. Use the accessibility addon in your stories:

// Button.stories.js
import { withA11y } from '@storybook/addon-a11y';

export default {
  title: 'Button',
  decorators: [withA11y],
};

Best Practices

Follow these best practices when developing accessible components:

• Use semantic HTML elements.
• Ensure sufficient color contrast.
• Implement keyboard navigation and focus management.
• Provide alternative text for images.
• Test your components with screen readers.

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