Andy Carter
@andycarter.dev
Tech Team Lead at Evoluted in the Steel City of Sheffield. I'm a PHP and JavaScript developer working with Laravel and CakePHP. I like to talk about the importance of digital accessibility. (He/Him)
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Andy Carter
@andycarter.dev
Β· Nov 8
Hello. π I'm Andy, a web developer based in Sheffield, which is in the north of England. I work as a Technical Team Lead at Evoluted. My role involves helping mentor other developers, as well as writing code in PHP and JavaScript. I'm also an accessibility advocate, the web should be for all.
That small apostrophe is amusing me. It's as though they couldn't decide whether or not it should exist there, so cautiously added a tiny one just in case. π
February 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM
That small apostrophe is amusing me. It's as though they couldn't decide whether or not it should exist there, so cautiously added a tiny one just in case. π
Don't forget to test your accessibility solutions https://andycarter.dev/blog/dont-forget-to-test-your-accessibility-solutions
February 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Don't forget to test your accessibility solutions https://andycarter.dev/blog/dont-forget-to-test-your-accessibility-solutions
Some using screen readers may be able to see the emojis, but for those that can't it's important the alt text makes sense to them. These are the people we write alt text for in the first place.
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Some using screen readers may be able to see the emojis, but for those that can't it's important the alt text makes sense to them. These are the people we write alt text for in the first place.
They would work, but my advice would be to avoid them. Most people writing alt text will never test it using a screen reader, so will probably not understand how the emojis will be interpretted.
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
They would work, but my advice would be to avoid them. Most people writing alt text will never test it using a screen reader, so will probably not understand how the emojis will be interpretted.
Yes they have alt text of their own, but that text doesn't necessarily match expectations.
It seems strange to use emoji for alt text when its intended audience is people who generally can't see images. Emojis are very visual.
It seems strange to use emoji for alt text when its intended audience is people who generally can't see images. Emojis are very visual.
January 29, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Yes they have alt text of their own, but that text doesn't necessarily match expectations.
It seems strange to use emoji for alt text when its intended audience is people who generally can't see images. Emojis are very visual.
It seems strange to use emoji for alt text when its intended audience is people who generally can't see images. Emojis are very visual.
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Finally, your winner of the Best of 2025 isβ¦ Emma Barnsley. Her Greenhill mural is clearly well loved. Congratulations Emma. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Finally, your winner of the Best of 2025 isβ¦ Emma Barnsley. Her Greenhill mural is clearly well loved. Congratulations Emma. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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Second place goes to Tech Moon. His Lick of Paint mural stands tall at the entrance to the Kelham Island Museum and is stunning! π€©
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 19, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Second place goes to Tech Moon. His Lick of Paint mural stands tall at the entrance to the Kelham Island Museum and is stunning! π€©
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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In third place is Phlegm for his 'Devonshire Cat' mural. β€οΈ It was commissioned by the Festival of the Outdoors.
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM
In third place is Phlegm for his 'Devonshire Cat' mural. β€οΈ It was commissioned by the Festival of the Outdoors.
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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Forth place goes to Rob Lee for his 'Hills' mural. Commissioned by Sheffield Marketing, it was part of a collaboration with INSA (who came in at 10).
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Forth place goes to Rob Lee for his 'Hills' mural. Commissioned by Sheffield Marketing, it was part of a collaboration with INSA (who came in at 10).
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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We're half way through the Best of 2025 countdown. In at number 5 is Faunagraphic's Jordanthorpe Centre mural inspired by nature. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We're half way through the Best of 2025 countdown. In at number 5 is Faunagraphic's Jordanthorpe Centre mural inspired by nature. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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Sixth place goes to Alastair Flindall for his Heeley based mural. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Sixth place goes to Alastair Flindall for his Heeley based mural. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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In at 7 is a Tom J Newell mural (painted by Studio Jumble). Featuring one of Woodseat's exotic parakeets, it was supported by This is Woodseats. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
In at 7 is a Tom J Newell mural (painted by Studio Jumble). Featuring one of Woodseat's exotic parakeets, it was supported by This is Woodseats. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The first Front End Sheffield of the year sounds like a good one. @kitation.co.uk is a great speaker to start 2026 with.
In our first meet of 2026, @kitation.co.uk will examine how web compliance works.
πΎ Using video games as a comparator, we'll explore alternative approaches to accessibility & how we can introduce fresh ideas into our work.
ποΈ www.meetup.com/front-end-sh... #FrontEndSheff
πΎ Using video games as a comparator, we'll explore alternative approaches to accessibility & how we can introduce fresh ideas into our work.
ποΈ www.meetup.com/front-end-sh... #FrontEndSheff
26th Feb '26: The Accessibility Compliance Plateau - Where do we go from here?, Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 6:15 PM | Meetup
We're back at SHU in Room 12.4.12 at the **Charles Street Building**, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE
Look for the FES signs up into the lif
www.meetup.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:41 AM
The first Front End Sheffield of the year sounds like a good one. @kitation.co.uk is a great speaker to start 2026 with.
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I interviewed a few folks last year about this and not to provide spoilers, but itβs a net negative piccalil.li/blog/are-peo...
January 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM
I interviewed a few folks last year about this and not to provide spoilers, but itβs a net negative piccalil.li/blog/are-peo...
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Eighth place goes to local artist Trik 9. His London Road mural is a colourful celebration of the area's multiculturalism. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Eighth place goes to local artist Trik 9. His London Road mural is a colourful celebration of the area's multiculturalism. π
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
Not holding my breath for that promise. We've heard this all before.
That said, I do want this to happen. It's a much needed improvement.
That said, I do want this to happen. It's a much needed improvement.
January 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Not holding my breath for that promise. We've heard this all before.
That said, I do want this to happen. It's a much needed improvement.
That said, I do want this to happen. It's a much needed improvement.
We've been promised so many much needed rail improvements in the North of England by different governments that have ultimately never happened. It's becoming difficult to believe these announcements as anything more than hot air.
January 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
We've been promised so many much needed rail improvements in the North of England by different governments that have ultimately never happened. It's becoming difficult to believe these announcements as anything more than hot air.
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In ninth place is another mural from Lick of Paint '25: George Rose's beautiful Wicker mural.
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
In ninth place is another mural from Lick of Paint '25: George Rose's beautiful Wicker mural.
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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Joining INSA in joint tenth place is Romaround's Lick of Paint mural. π This 'invisible giant' can be found near The Wicker outside Nomad Maison.
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Joining INSA in joint tenth place is Romaround's Lick of Paint mural. π This 'invisible giant' can be found near The Wicker outside Nomad Maison.
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
The Best of 2025 is voted for by you, Street Art Sheffield's supporters. Thank you.
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
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It's time to start counting down the top ten murals of 2025 as voted by you, the supporters of Street Art Sheffield.
First up, in (joint) tenth place is INSA's 'Rivers' mural in the Heart of the City. π
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
First up, in (joint) tenth place is INSA's 'Rivers' mural in the Heart of the City. π
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
January 10, 2026 at 7:16 PM
It's time to start counting down the top ten murals of 2025 as voted by you, the supporters of Street Art Sheffield.
First up, in (joint) tenth place is INSA's 'Rivers' mural in the Heart of the City. π
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
First up, in (joint) tenth place is INSA's 'Rivers' mural in the Heart of the City. π
#Sheffield #StreetArt #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffieldStreetArt2025
I believe it's the SY Mayor's office that is in charge of trams rather than the council. However, I agree you shouldn't need to use X for live updates. Many of us are avoiding that site for various reasons, and you can no longer view an X feed without an account and signing in.
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I believe it's the SY Mayor's office that is in charge of trams rather than the council. However, I agree you shouldn't need to use X for live updates. Many of us are avoiding that site for various reasons, and you can no longer view an X feed without an account and signing in.
We're growing our dev team at Evoluted. We're hiring a new PHP/Laravel software engineer.
It's a hybrid role, with one day a month in our Sheffield office. Applicants must be based in the UK. π¬π§
www.evoluted.net/about/career...
#PHP #Laravel #PHPJobs
It's a hybrid role, with one day a month in our Sheffield office. Applicants must be based in the UK. π¬π§
www.evoluted.net/about/career...
#PHP #Laravel #PHPJobs
PHP Engineer
www.evoluted.net
January 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
We're growing our dev team at Evoluted. We're hiring a new PHP/Laravel software engineer.
It's a hybrid role, with one day a month in our Sheffield office. Applicants must be based in the UK. π¬π§
www.evoluted.net/about/career...
#PHP #Laravel #PHPJobs
It's a hybrid role, with one day a month in our Sheffield office. Applicants must be based in the UK. π¬π§
www.evoluted.net/about/career...
#PHP #Laravel #PHPJobs
I'm really not a fan of these summaries.
Gmail already seems to struggle analysing key information in emails. I've been thrown in the past when it has shown the wrong date for a event above an email causing me to momentarily panic.
Gmail already seems to struggle analysing key information in emails. I've been thrown in the past when it has shown the wrong date for a event above an email causing me to momentarily panic.
January 8, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I'm really not a fan of these summaries.
Gmail already seems to struggle analysing key information in emails. I've been thrown in the past when it has shown the wrong date for a event above an email causing me to momentarily panic.
Gmail already seems to struggle analysing key information in emails. I've been thrown in the past when it has shown the wrong date for a event above an email causing me to momentarily panic.
"as part of its goal to further personalize user inboxes" β personalize doesn't really sound right when talking about AI here.
January 8, 2026 at 2:22 PM
"as part of its goal to further personalize user inboxes" β personalize doesn't really sound right when talking about AI here.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM