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For a more up-to-date version, see WCAG 2.2:

https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/link-purpose-in-...

Thanks, I updated the links.

I'm particularly fond of the latter approach. There's some joy in applying hints that can be optionally read and only provide clarity. It's a great writing challenge.

I did sweat localization with this approach. We use a workflow to ensure some peer review but it's an added challenge. Seemingly all good.

In a similar vain to the second link, I previously wrote about using css to truncate git hashes so that search functionality continues to work: https://www.quaxio.com/truncating_hashes.html

it's true, but these are more fragile than simply having clear link text, especially over time as a site is maintained