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Sugar Labs builds free/libre/open-source (FLO) tools that make learning playful and accessible. I recently contributed dark mode to a Sugar Labs web project. This post outlines the problem I encountered, how I debugged and fixed it, and the key lessons I learned so others can ship accessible theming with confidence.
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Sugar Labs builds free/libre/open-source (FLO) tools that make learning playful and accessible. I recently contributed dark mode to the Sugar Labs homepage project. This post outlines the problem I encountered, how I debugged and fixed it, and the key lessons I learned so others can ship accessible theming with confidence.
The main Sugar Labs website originally lacked a dark mode option, which made browsing less comfortable in low-light conditions.
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The Sugar Labs homepage originally lacked a dark mode option, which made browsing less comfortable in low-light conditions.
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Without dark mode, the bright interface could cause eye strain and reduce accessibility for users with light sensitivity.
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## Impact and Conclusion
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-**Impact on users:** Reduced eye strain, improved readability, and a cohesive experience especially valuable for users with light sensitivity.
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-**Impact on the project:** A unified token system speeds up future development, theming, and contributor onboarding.
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-**Community value:** The approach respects user preferences, provides control, and centers accessibility principles aligned with Sugar Labs’ mission.
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-**Community value:** The approach respects user preferences, provides control, and centers accessibility principles aligned with Sugar Labs's mission.
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By sharing my experience, I hope to inspire others to contribute to Sugar Labs and make a positive impact on the community. I started by defining semantic tokens, honoring system preferences, and prioritizing accessibility. Through this process, I was able to deliver a dark mode that feels natural, inclusive, and maintainable.
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