Reset & A11yAngel
Ever wonder how you can trim down a complex UI component to its essential, accessible core without throwing a wrench into the rest of the system?
Just isolate the bits that matter for users first—focus on keyboard flow, screen‑reader landmarks, and clear labels. Strip the rest into separate, optional modules that can be toggled off. Then test each slice in isolation and together, so you don’t break the big picture.
Sounds efficient, but remember the toggle trick is a slippery slope; if you separate too much, you’ll end up with a system that’s a maze of on‑and‑off switches, and that’s where real users get lost. Keep the core tight, but don’t isolate everything into “optional” pieces unless the trade‑off is clear.
You’re right—too many toggles and the interface turns into a choose‑your‑own‑adventure book. Keep the core so small that it’s a single, discoverable flow, and only split out truly optional bells and whistles. That way the main path stays clear, and the extras can still be turned on for those who need them.
Exactly, strip the fluff until the main flow is a single, predictable route. Then only graft on extras when a user explicitly requests them—keeps the core crisp and the whole thing from becoming a labyrinth.