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W3C: Client-side scripting techniques for WCAG 2.0

Documents scripting techniques that should degrade gracefully when script is unsupported, including avoiding javascript URI dependencies and providing accessible scripted behavior.

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Pattern Supported decision Required contract Claim note
Graceful degradation Choose graceful degradation when users stay on the same surface and the core task continues with fewer capabilities. The baseline path can complete the same core task or the interface explicitly says why it cannot. W3C scripting guidance includes graceful script failure when script is unsupported.

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