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@Copilot Copilot AI commented Jun 13, 2025

This PR addresses the accessibility issue where items in the "Saved Connection" section lacked proper names and had incorrect role attributes, violating WCAG 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) requirements.

Problem

Users relying on screen readers and other assistive technologies could not properly identify connection items because:

  • Connection cards had no accessible names
  • Role was incorrectly set as "group" instead of appropriate interactive role
  • No keyboard navigation support
  • Missing semantic list structure

Solution

Added comprehensive accessibility attributes to the ConnectionCard component:

1. Proper ARIA Attributes

  • role="button" - Cards are now identified as interactive buttons
  • aria-label="Connect to {displayName}" - Descriptive accessible names
  • tabIndex="0" - Full keyboard accessibility
  • Enhanced delete buttons with aria-label matching tooltips

2. Semantic List Structure

  • role="list" on saved connections container
  • role="listitem" wrapper for each connection card
  • aria-label to identify both saved and recent connection lists

3. Keyboard Navigation

  • Enter/Space key activation with onKeyDown handler
  • Proper focus management and event handling

Expected Screen Reader Experience

"Saved Connections, list with 3 items"
→ "Connect to localhost, button, 1 of 3"
→ "Connect to myserver.database.windows.net, button, 2 of 3"
→ "Delete connection, button"

Changes Made

  • File: src/reactviews/pages/ConnectionDialog/connectionsListContainer.tsx
  • Scope: Added accessibility attributes only - no functional changes
  • Impact: Improves accessibility for users with disabilities

Testing

  • ✅ Builds successfully
  • ✅ Passes linting
  • ✅ No breaking changes to existing functionality
  • ✅ Maintains existing visual appearance

Fixes #18654.

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@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Appropriate Name and Role is not defined for the items present within "Saved Connection" section: A11y_MSSQL for VSCode_Saved Connections_NameRoleValue Fix accessibility: Add proper ARIA attributes to Saved Connection items Jun 13, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI requested a review from Benjin June 13, 2025 01:07
Copilot finished work on behalf of Benjin June 13, 2025 01:07
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Appropriate Name and Role is not defined for the items present within "Saved Connection" section: A11y_MSSQL for VSCode_Saved Connections_NameRoleValue
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