Re: WebKit a11y hack fest?

[Willie Walker <William Walker Sun COM>]

My idea situation is this:

1) On the WebKit side: people that know the WebKit a11y code and who can 
also help us compile WebKit and run the sample WebKit apps.

2) On our side: people that can compile the WebKit code and who are 
familiar with AT-SPI as well as what Gecko exposes via the AT-SPI. 
Those involved should also be able to run accerciser, run Orca, etc.  We 
may also look to Eitan to help us with Speclenium.

The main goals would be:

1) Get an idea of where WebKit a11y is at.

2) Help GNOME folks figure out how to build/test WebKit a11y.

3) Help train the WebKit folks on using a11y tools to test their 
implementation and learn what is expected.  Ideally, the process will 
result in the WebKit folks getting a better understanding of a11y and 
getting more information to test/debug their a11y implementation.  This 
is the optimal way to help close the feedback loop, IMO.

Will

Bryen wrote:
> On Wed, 2009-02-25 at 08:48 -0500, Willie Walker wrote:
> > Hey All:
> >
> > I know we're working on a hack fest for GNOME a11y issues, which is an 
> > awesome thing.  One thing that is getting horrible attention, however, 
> > is WebKit accessibility.  In fact, accessibility is one of the things 
> > preventing WebKit from being accepted into GNOME.
> >
> > The WebKit folks have been making fixes, but we've not been very 
> > responsive in testing them.  I wonder what people's thoughts are about 
> > setting aside a day to try to coordinate time with the WebKit folks to 
> > try to do a virtual hackfest for WebKit a11y specifically for GNOME?
> >
> > Will
> > __
>
> I think this is a great idea, especially in showing that we want to step
> up to the plate in resolving the impasse.
>
> One question I have.  What type of testing do you have in mind?  Who
> would be the testers and what would they need to have in order to
> provide good testing results?
>
> I think finding the proper testers for a11y stuff is always a challenge
> and I want to make sure we have adequate people around on that day,
> whatever designated day we all settle upon.
>
> > Bryen Yunashko
> > openSUSE Board Member
> > openSUSE-GNOME Team Member
> > GNOME-A11y Team Member
>
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