# Instructions - Following Playwright test failed. - Explain why, be concise, respect Playwright best practices. - Provide a snippet of code with the fix, if possible. # Test info - Name: accessibility.spec.ts >> Public Frontend Accessibility >> homepage should have no accessibility violations - Location: tests/e2e/accessibility.spec.ts:5:3 # Error details ``` Error: expect(received).toEqual(expected) // deep equality - Expected - 1 + Received + 58 - Array [] + Array [ + Object { + "description": "Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds", + "help": "Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds", + "helpUrl": "https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.11/color-contrast?application=playwright", + "id": "color-contrast", + "impact": "serious", + "nodes": Array [ + Object { + "all": Array [], + "any": Array [ + Object { + "data": Object { + "bgColor": "#fd6116", + "contrastRatio": 3.04, + "expectedContrastRatio": "4.5:1", + "fgColor": "#ffffff", + "fontSize": "10.5pt (14px)", + "fontWeight": "normal", + "messageKey": null, + }, + "id": "color-contrast", + "impact": "serious", + "message": "Element has insufficient color contrast of 3.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #fd6116, font size: 10.5pt (14px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1", + "relatedNodes": Array [ + Object { + "html": "", + "target": Array [ + "button[data-hk=\"00000001000001000000000a1080\"]", + ], + }, + ], + }, + ], + "failureSummary": "Fix any of the following: + Element has insufficient color contrast of 3.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #fd6116, font size: 10.5pt (14px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1", + "html": "", + "impact": "serious", + "none": Array [], + "target": Array [ + "button[data-hk=\"00000001000001000000000a1080\"]", + ], + }, + ], + "tags": Array [ + "cat.color", + "wcag2aa", + "wcag143", + "TTv5", + "TT13.c", + "EN-301-549", + "EN-9.1.4.3", + "ACT", + "RGAAv4", + "RGAA-3.2.1", + ], + }, + ] ``` # Page snapshot ```yaml - generic [ref=e2]: - main [ref=e3]: - generic: - generic: - generic: - img - generic: - img - generic: - img - generic: - img - generic: - img - generic [ref=e4]: - navigation [ref=e6]: - link "Nxtgauge home" [ref=e7] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: / - img "NXTGAUGE" [ref=e8] - generic [ref=e9]: - link "Home" [ref=e10] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: / - link "Professionals" [ref=e11] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals - link "About Us" [ref=e12] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /about - link "Help Center" [ref=e13] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /help-center - link "Contact Us" [ref=e14] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /contact - link "Login" [ref=e16] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /login - generic [ref=e18]: - generic [ref=e19]: - heading "Trusted hiring and opportunities, verified." [level=1] [ref=e20] - paragraph [ref=e21]: Hire trusted professionals, post verified jobs, and apply faster in one platform. - generic [ref=e22]: - link "Get Started" [ref=e23] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup/customer - link "How It Works" [ref=e24] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /#how-it-works - paragraph [ref=e25]: Most profile and listing reviews are completed within 24-48 hours. - region "Nxtgauge opportunity graph preview" [ref=e27]: - generic [ref=e28]: - generic [ref=e29]: - img [ref=e30] - generic [ref=e47]: Developer - generic [ref=e48]: - generic [ref=e49]: - generic [ref=e50]: ✓ - generic [ref=e51]: Everything from Nxtgauge - paragraph [ref=e52]: Opportunity Workspace - generic [ref=e53]: - strong [ref=e54]: Verified Profiles - generic [ref=e55]: Trust layer ready - generic [ref=e56]: - strong [ref=e57]: Matched Opportunities - generic [ref=e58]: Priority queue - generic [ref=e59]: - strong [ref=e60]: Responses - generic [ref=e61]: Tracked in one flow - generic [ref=e62]: - strong [ref=e63]: Updates - generic [ref=e64]: Live status signals - paragraph [ref=e66]: Opportunities start scattered - generic [ref=e68]: - generic [ref=e70]: - heading "Who Nxtgauge is for" [level=2] [ref=e71] - paragraph [ref=e72]: Start with one account, then activate the journey you need. - generic [ref=e73]: - article [ref=e74]: - img "Post a Job" [ref=e76] - generic [ref=e78]: - generic [ref=e79]: - img [ref=e81] - generic [ref=e85]: - img [ref=e86] - text: Company - heading "Post a Job" [level=3] [ref=e89] - paragraph [ref=e90]: Create verified job openings and find the right talent faster. - link "Explore Company" [ref=e91] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /roles/company - article [ref=e92]: - img "Apply for Jobs" [ref=e94] - generic [ref=e96]: - generic [ref=e97]: - img [ref=e99] - generic [ref=e102]: - img [ref=e103] - text: Job Seeker - heading "Apply for Jobs" [level=3] [ref=e106] - paragraph [ref=e107]: Build your profile and apply to approved opportunities quickly. - link "Explore Job Seeker" [ref=e108] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /roles/job-seeker - article [ref=e109]: - img "Hire a Professional" [ref=e111] - generic [ref=e113]: - generic [ref=e114]: - img [ref=e116] - generic [ref=e121]: - img [ref=e122] - text: Customer - heading "Hire a Professional" [level=3] [ref=e125] - paragraph [ref=e126]: Post your requirement and discover trusted specialists. - link "Explore Customer" [ref=e127] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /roles/customer - article [ref=e128]: - img "Join as Professional" [ref=e130] - generic [ref=e132]: - generic [ref=e133]: - img [ref=e135] - generic [ref=e139]: - img [ref=e140] - text: Professional - heading "Join as Professional" [level=3] [ref=e143] - paragraph [ref=e144]: Create a trusted profile and grow through verified demand. - link "Explore Professionals" [ref=e145] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals - generic [ref=e147]: - generic [ref=e148]: - heading "Explore professional categories" [level=2] [ref=e150] - link "View all professionals" [ref=e151] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals - generic [ref=e152]: - button "All" [ref=e153] [cursor=pointer] - button "Creative" [ref=e154] [cursor=pointer] - button "Tech" [ref=e155] [cursor=pointer] - button "Education" [ref=e156] [cursor=pointer] - button "Wellness" [ref=e157] [cursor=pointer] - button "Events" [ref=e158] [cursor=pointer] - button "Marketing" [ref=e159] [cursor=pointer] - generic [ref=e160]: - article [ref=e161]: - img "Developer" [ref=e163] - generic [ref=e165]: - generic [ref=e167]: tech - heading "Developer" [level=3] [ref=e168] - paragraph [ref=e169]: Join Nxtgauge as a Developer and connect with customers and companies through a trust-first workflow. - generic [ref=e170]: - link "Explore Developer" [ref=e171] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/developer - link "Join Developer" [ref=e172] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=DEVELOPER - article [ref=e173]: - img "Photographer" [ref=e175] - generic [ref=e177]: - generic [ref=e179]: creative - heading "Photographer" [level=3] [ref=e180] - paragraph [ref=e181]: Join as a Photographer and receive opportunities where trust and profile quality matter. - generic [ref=e182]: - link "Explore Photographer" [ref=e183] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/photographer - link "Join Photographer" [ref=e184] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=PHOTOGRAPHER - article [ref=e185]: - img "Makeup Artist" [ref=e187] - generic [ref=e189]: - generic [ref=e191]: creative - heading "Makeup Artist" [level=3] [ref=e192] - paragraph [ref=e193]: Join Nxtgauge as a Makeup Artist and connect with verified requirements from customers and event planners. - generic [ref=e194]: - link "Explore Makeup Artist" [ref=e195] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/makeup-artist - link "Join Makeup Artist" [ref=e196] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=MAKEUP_ARTIST - article [ref=e197]: - img "Tutor" [ref=e199] - generic [ref=e201]: - generic [ref=e203]: education - heading "Tutor" [level=3] [ref=e204] - paragraph [ref=e205]: Join as a Tutor to receive verified educational requirements and present your profile with confidence. - generic [ref=e206]: - link "Explore Tutor" [ref=e207] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/tutor - link "Join Tutor" [ref=e208] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=TUTOR - article [ref=e209]: - img "Video Editor" [ref=e211] - generic [ref=e213]: - generic [ref=e215]: creative - heading "Video Editor" [level=3] [ref=e216] - paragraph [ref=e217]: Join as a Video Editor and connect with customers and companies through a review-based trust model. - generic [ref=e218]: - link "Explore Video Editor" [ref=e219] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/video-editor - link "Join Video Editor" [ref=e220] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=VIDEO_EDITOR - article [ref=e221]: - img "Graphic Designer" [ref=e223] - generic [ref=e225]: - generic [ref=e227]: creative - heading "Graphic Designer" [level=3] [ref=e228] - paragraph [ref=e229]: Join as a Graphic Designer to connect with verified requirements and role-relevant opportunities. - generic [ref=e230]: - link "Explore Graphic Designer" [ref=e231] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/graphic-designer - link "Join Graphic Designer" [ref=e232] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=GRAPHIC_DESIGNER - article [ref=e233]: - img "Social Media Manager" [ref=e235] - generic [ref=e237]: - generic [ref=e239]: marketing - heading "Social Media Manager" [level=3] [ref=e240] - paragraph [ref=e241]: Join as a Social Media Manager and grow with trusted customer and company requirements. - generic [ref=e242]: - link "Explore Social Media Manager" [ref=e243] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/social-media-manager - link "Join Social Media Manager" [ref=e244] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=SOCIAL_MEDIA_MANAGER - article [ref=e245]: - img "Fitness Trainer" [ref=e247] - generic [ref=e249]: - generic [ref=e251]: wellness - heading "Fitness Trainer" [level=3] [ref=e252] - paragraph [ref=e253]: Join as a Fitness Trainer and grow through profile-led visibility in a trust-first marketplace. - generic [ref=e254]: - link "Explore Fitness Trainer" [ref=e255] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals/fitness-trainer - link "Join Fitness Trainer" [ref=e256] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup?intent=professional&role=FITNESS_TRAINER - generic [ref=e258]: - generic [ref=e259]: - paragraph [ref=e260]: Why Nxtgauge - heading "Trust, approvals, and better matching in one flow." [level=2] [ref=e261] - generic [ref=e262]: - article [ref=e263]: - generic [ref=e265]: - paragraph [ref=e266]: Capability 1 of 6 - img [ref=e268] - heading "Verified profiles & businesses" [level=3] [ref=e271] - paragraph [ref=e272]: Identity and profile checks reduce fake submissions and spam. - generic [ref=e274]: - button "Show Verified profiles & businesses" [ref=e275]: - img [ref=e276] - button "Show Approval-based quality (24-48 hours)" [ref=e279]: - img [ref=e280] - button "Show Smart matching using tags/skills" [ref=e282]: - img [ref=e283] - button "Show Focused discovery with filters" [ref=e285]: - img [ref=e286] - button "Show Controlled contact visibility" [ref=e289]: - img [ref=e290] - button "Show Notifications & updates" [ref=e293]: - img [ref=e294] - generic [ref=e297]: - button "Previous slide" [ref=e298]: ◀ - button "Next slide" [ref=e299]: ▶ - generic [ref=e301]: - generic [ref=e302]: - paragraph [ref=e303]: How it works - heading "Clear journey, zero confusion" [level=2] [ref=e304] - article [ref=e305]: - generic [ref=e306]: - img "Customers role" [ref=e308] - generic [ref=e309]: - paragraph [ref=e310]: Customers - heading "Hire trusted professionals with less noise" [level=3] [ref=e311] - paragraph [ref=e312]: Post requirements, pass review checks, and receive better-fit responses. - generic [ref=e313]: - paragraph [ref=e314]: Step Flow - generic [ref=e315]: - generic [ref=e316]: - generic [ref=e317]: "1" - generic [ref=e318]: - heading "Create account" [level=4] [ref=e319] - paragraph [ref=e320]: Sign up quickly with customer intent. - generic [ref=e321]: - generic [ref=e322]: "2" - generic [ref=e323]: - heading "Share requirement" [level=4] [ref=e324] - paragraph [ref=e325]: Add budget, scope, and timing. - generic [ref=e326]: - generic [ref=e327]: "3" - generic [ref=e328]: - heading "Review and verify" [level=4] [ref=e329] - paragraph [ref=e330]: Quality checks run before visibility. - generic [ref=e331]: - generic [ref=e332]: "4" - generic [ref=e333]: - heading "Track responses" [level=4] [ref=e334] - paragraph [ref=e335]: Monitor replies and status updates. - generic [ref=e337]: - button "Previous role" [ref=e338]: ← - button "Next role" [ref=e339]: → - generic [ref=e346]: - heading "Frequently asked questions" [level=2] [ref=e347] - paragraph [ref=e348]: Quick answers before you create your account. - generic [ref=e349]: - article [ref=e350]: - button "What is Nxtgauge? ⌄" [ref=e351] [cursor=pointer]: - generic [ref=e352]: What is Nxtgauge? - generic [ref=e353]: ⌄ - paragraph [ref=e354]: Nxtgauge connects customers, professionals, companies, and job seekers in one trusted platform. - article [ref=e355]: - button "Who can join Nxtgauge? ⌄" [ref=e356] [cursor=pointer]: - generic [ref=e357]: Who can join Nxtgauge? - generic [ref=e358]: ⌄ - article [ref=e359]: - button "Why does Nxtgauge require verification? ⌄" [ref=e360] [cursor=pointer]: - generic [ref=e361]: Why does Nxtgauge require verification? - generic [ref=e362]: ⌄ - article [ref=e363]: - button "How long does account approval take? ⌄" [ref=e364] [cursor=pointer]: - generic [ref=e365]: How long does account approval take? - generic [ref=e366]: ⌄ - article [ref=e367]: - button "Do I need to choose my role during signup? ⌄" [ref=e368] [cursor=pointer]: - generic [ref=e369]: Do I need to choose my role during signup? - generic [ref=e370]: ⌄ - generic [ref=e372]: - generic [ref=e373]: - paragraph [ref=e374]: Quick Actions - heading "Start with one account. Choose your path after." [level=2] [ref=e375] - paragraph [ref=e376]: Hire, post, apply, or join as a professional from stable role-specific pages. - generic [ref=e377]: - link "Get Started" [ref=e378] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup/customer - link "Explore Professionals" [ref=e379] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals - link "Post a Job" [ref=e380] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /signup/company - generic [ref=e382]: - img "NXTGAUGE" [ref=e383] - paragraph [ref=e384]: © 2026 Nxtgauge. All rights reserved. - generic [ref=e385]: - link "Professionals" [ref=e386] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /professionals - link "Terms" [ref=e387] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /terms - link "Privacy" [ref=e388] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /privacy - link "Help Center" [ref=e389] [cursor=pointer]: - /url: /help-center - button "AI Assistant" [ref=e390] [cursor=pointer]: - img [ref=e391] ``` # Test source ```ts 1 | import { test, expect } from "@playwright/test"; 2 | import AxeBuilder from "@axe-core/playwright"; 3 | 4 | test.describe("Public Frontend Accessibility", () => { 5 | test("homepage should have no accessibility violations", async ({ page }) => { 6 | await page.goto("/"); 7 | const results = await new AxeBuilder({ page }).analyze(); > 8 | expect(results.violations).toEqual([]); | ^ Error: expect(received).toEqual(expected) // deep equality 9 | }); 10 | 11 | test("professionals listing page should be accessible", async ({ page }) => { 12 | await page.goto("/professionals"); 13 | const results = await new AxeBuilder({ page }).analyze(); 14 | expect(results.violations).toEqual([]); 15 | }); 16 | }); 17 | ```