What is accessibility testing in software testing, and why is it important for web applications?

I once worked on an e-commerce platform and we failed to catch that some buttons were completely invisible to screen readers.

Accessibility testing helped us uncover that early and avoid customer complaints.

It involves checking if the site follows WCAG guidelines and supports tools like JAWS or VoiceOver.

It’s critical not just for inclusivity, but also for SEO and even legal reasons depending on your region.