blindcoded
Blindcoded is a term used to describe a software development approach that prioritizes accessibility and non-visual feedback mechanisms in the coding and testing process. The aim is to produce software that remains usable when interactive cues are mediated by assistive technologies and to enable developers with visual impairments to participate more fully in the coding workflow.
Core ideas of blindcoded include designing for screen-readers, keyboard-first navigation, semantic markup, and robust automated tests
Practices commonly associated with blindcoded include integrating accessibility checks into the development workflow, conducting accessibility-led code
History and reception: the term arose in professional discussions around inclusive software design in the 2010s
See also: accessible design, inclusive design, screen reader, ARIA, keyboard accessibility, test-driven development.