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B · Tools & criteria · intermediate · ~30 min · Chapter 4 of 6

Automated + manual balance

axe finds ~30–50% of issues. Manual judgment finds the rest. Use both without worshipping either.

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Run axe, then distrust it

Fix criticals. Then find one issue automation missed (focus, name quality, cognitive load).

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Side-by-side: automation report vs your manual find.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • What automation catches
  • False confidence
  • WCAG mapping

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