Parsing & Validation
Parsing a primary element. It is mandatory to include in your digital product.
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Parsing ensures code is well formed and on it’s way to validation. It ensures that code is complete, proper and adheres to their exact specifications. Validation reduces code inconclusiveness.
Summary Points:
There are multiple ways to parse code, all with the same goal of adhering to the standard of said codes
All elements must be properly nested
Ensure the code document has proper start and end tags
Any diligent code editor such as Brackets, will parse the page and validate it’s structure
Example:
How to validate: http://www.chami.com/html-kit/faq/pages/validate_tools.html
Further On This Topic:
https://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/ensure-compat-parses.html
https://www.w3.org/TR/2016/NOTE-WCAG20-TECHS-20161007/G134
https://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/2016/WD-WCAG20-TECHS-20160105/G134