Building accessible apps with Next.js and axe DevTools

As a developer, you want to build fast, modern, progressive web applications (PWAs) that reach as many users as possible. That’s the goal—and it’s a good one. But if accessibility isn’t part of that process, you could be unintentionally leaving people behind. Accessibility (a11y) is essential to creating inclusive experiences and is a hallmark of thoughtful, user-centered development. In most cases, it’s also a legal requirement.

Let’s talk about how to build apps that are both fast and accessible—because you shouldn’t have to choose.

In this post, I’ll show you how combining the intelligent defaults from a framework like Next.js with specialized tools like Deque’s axe DevTools enables you to create a tech stack that not only sets you up for success—but also helps you prove that your application works for everyone.