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The weekly 1%: The last mile

2 minutes read

The last mile is always the longest.

When you think you're almost done. You can see the light. When it's right there for you to touch.

But you know full well it's not over yet. You still have countless details that beg for your attention, each one crucial yet easily overlooked. You scrutinise every element and you try to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

The code base seems to stretch forever. Your eyes strain as you crouch over the docs and you double-check standards and best practices.

Yes, it's a painstaking process. Testing. Retesting. Making minute last minute adjustments. Progress just feels agonizingly slow, but you know the importance of your task. The finish line may seem distant, but you press on, knowing that you're making room for everyone.

This, my friend, is web accessibility.

You'll never be done. There's always something else that will demand your attention. It's not going to be something you overlooked. It's usually just something you didn't know about. It may be a challenge or it may be just another minuscule thing for you to do.

Just remember that it's okay. Because this is what drives you. This journey may be long, but it's profoundly rewarding. You're part of a movement that's reshaping the web.

And that's something to be immensely proud of.

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