- From: Shadi Abou-Zahra <shadi@w3.org>
- Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:24:06 +0200
- To: Michael S Elledge <elledge@msu.edu>
- CC: public-wai-evaltf@w3.org
Hi Mike, I do not think we can/should scope "web application" beyond what WCAG2 covers in "web page" (and "web content") since WCAG2 provides the core conformance requirements that we will test to. Other types of applications are probably "software" rather than "web", even if they are client/server based. Best, Shadi On 22.9.2011 21:36, Michael S Elledge wrote: > Hi Katie (and Shadi)-- > > This raises an issue about scope (and relates to Amy Chen's question in > today's meeting). A great number of applications are not delivered > through common user agents (such as Firefox or Internet Explorer). > Instead, they are server-driven, non-html applications that have their > own user interface. > > This is particularly true for business applications produced by > companies like Oracle, SAP and IBM. Testing those type of applications > requires a methodology different from those delivered through a browser > like Firefox or IE). > > How do we address those types of applications? Or do they fall within > the definition of server-side scripting? > > Mike > > On 9/22/2011 12:31 PM, Katie Haritos-Shea wrote: >> Good point Shadi, >> >> But I would look to ATAG and UAAG definitions as well. >> >> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Shadi Abou-Zahra<shadi@w3.org> >>> Sent: Sep 22, 2011 12:12 PM >>> To: public-wai-evaltf@w3.org >>> Subject: Re: Comments on Target Audience - websites >>> >>> I think WCAG 2.0 defines "web pages" but not "websites", which is why >>> attempted to provide a definition for our use: >>> >>> - A coherent collection of one or more related web pages that together >>> provide common use or functionality. It includes static web pages, >>> dynamically generated web pages (aka CMS-driven), and web applications >>> (aka client-side scripting). >>> >>> This definition will probably still need a lot more work (for example to >>> remove the recursion in it) but I hope it covers what we all mean. >>> >>> Best, >>> Shadi >>> >>> >>> On 22.9.2011 17:41, Michael S Elledge wrote: >>>> That's a good point, Katie. Thanks for pointing it out. >>>> >>>> Should we include "websites" in our glossary, then, in case other >>>> people >>>> are confused? >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> On 9/22/2011 11:27 AM, Katie Haritos-Shea wrote: >>>>> Concerning the second issue "websites" to "websites and web-delivered >>>>> applications"......... >>>>> >>>>> I understand why this is being suggested, however, WCAG has a >>>>> definition of "websites" that covers all kinds of web content. WCAG is >>>>> web CONTENT accessibility guidelines, not the HTML accessibility >>>>> guidelines. >>>>> >>>>> My 2 cents.............:-) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Michael S Elledge<elledge@msu.edu> >>>>>> Sent: Sep 22, 2011 11:06 AM >>>>>> To: "public-wai-evaltf@w3.org"<public-wai-evaltf@w3.org> >>>>>> Subject: Comments on Target Audience >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Everyone-- >>>>>> >>>>>> We may want to either revise a current use scenario or add a new one >>>>>> that includes "vendors or organizations wishing to evaluate websites" >>>>>> since I don't see a reference that would relate to companies doing >>>>>> this >>>>>> work. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, I would propose that we revise wording from "websites" to >>>>>> "websites and web-delivered applications" since part of WCAG 2.0's >>>>>> intent is to be technology-agnostic, and websites may be >>>>>> interpreted as >>>>>> html-based content. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thoughts? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> >>>>> * katie * >>>>> >>>>> Katie Haritos-Shea >>>>> Section 508 Technical Policy Analyst >>>>> >>>>> 703-371-5545 >>>>> >>>>> People may forget exactly what it was that you said or did, >>>>> but they will never forget how you made them feel....... >>>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/ >>> Activity Lead, W3C/WAI International Program Office >>> Evaluation and Repair Tools Working Group (ERT WG) >>> Research and Development Working Group (RDWG) >>> >> >> * katie * >> >> Katie Haritos-Shea >> Section 508 Technical Policy Analyst >> >> 703-371-5545 >> >> People may forget exactly what it was that you said or did, >> but they will never forget how you made them feel....... >> >> > > -- Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/ Activity Lead, W3C/WAI International Program Office Evaluation and Repair Tools Working Group (ERT WG) Research and Development Working Group (RDWG)
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