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Potential A11y Violation:
Missing image dynamic alt attribute ​

Point of Failure ​

If an image is updated dynamically, the alt attribute value must be updated as well.

Available Automation Evaluation ​

In checking known available linting and testing tools, these are our findings.

Linting Could Exist ​

It's possible that a linting rule could be created for this potential failure.

Testing Cannot Exist ​

How could you determine that an image was being updated dynamically?

If you have any thoughts on how to solve this problem, please file an issue on this app's GitHub Repository.

Other Test Methods ​

In addition to automated tests, there are other types of tests that could be conducted to prevent this potential violation.

Developer Authored Test Should Exist ​

If the developer knows that images will be updated dynamically, write a test to ensure that the alt text is also updated dynamically.

Manual Test Must Exist ​

Observe the page and see if any images are being updated dynamically. If they are, inspect each one to ensure that the alt attribute values are being updated as well.

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