Explaining the Accessible Benefits of Using Semantic HTML Elements

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Using semantic HTML elements like <button> instead of <div> improves accessibility by providing built-in roles and behaviors for assistive technologies. This enhances user experience for people with disabilities.

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Why should you use a semantic <button> instead of a generic <div>? Accessibility, right? By how exactly does it help accessibility?


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