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HTML Development Standards

• Simple Templates: Keep templates as simple as possible, avoiding complex logic directly in the template. Delegate complex logic to the component's TypeScript code.
• Native Control Flow: Use the new built-in control flow syntax (@if, @for, @switch) instead of the older structural directives (*ngIf, *ngFor, *ngSwitch).
• NgOptimizedImage: Use NgOptimizedImage for all static images to automatically optimize image loading and performance.
• Async Pipe: Use the async pipe to handle observables in templates. This automatically subscribes and unsubscribes, preventing memory leaks.
• Prefer pipes over functions in templates for performance reasons, as pipes are only re-evaluated when their inputs change.

Accessibility Standards

• Add alt text to all images
• Label form inputs with <mat-label> or aria-label
• Ensure interactive elements have accessible names
• Add role, aria-labelledby, and aria-describedby when semantic HTML isn't sufficient
• All interactive elements must be keyboard accessible
• Ensure 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text, 3:1 for large text
• Use aria-live="polite" for status updates