Looking for more maintainers as original repo was archived

[DanielaValero]

Hello everyone,

The original react-autocomplete was archived on July 2019.

I am sure there are cases where it is not an option to migrate to other libraries, therefore I decided to fork the original repo and publish a new version of the package (which my lack of creativity named: react-autocomplete-2).

The next things I want to do with the lib is:

• Make accessible to screen readers. Currently is only accessible only with keyboard
• Update all the dependencies.
• Ensure that the following UX rules are followed

Auto complete UX

When do the suggestions appear?

• When the user types one letter

Where do the suggestions appear?

• Below the field

How does the user select a suggestion?

• Types the whole word
• Navigates with keyboard arrows and presses enter
• Selects the option from the list and presses enter

How does the user close the list?

• Click outside
• Select an option
• Tab (to focus next element)

Accessibility requirements

• The meaning and usage of the autosuggest must be clear.
• If possible, the total number of suggestions should be perceivable ("3 suggestions in total" or similar).
• Proper feedback must be given upon entering a filter ("2 suggestions available for X" or similar).
• The autosuggest must be operable using both keyboard only and screen reader (with a reasonable interplay of default keys like Tab, Enter/Space, Esc, Arrow keys).

Keyboard Interaction

• UP and DOWN: Cycles through auto-suggestions and input field.
• ESC: Close the menu
• ENTER: Select the currently focused auto-suggestion and close the menu.
• TAB: Select the currently focused auto-suggestion, close the menu, and move focus to the next focusable element.

Screen reader interaction

• When the field gains focus an initial instruction is announced.
• When results are returned the count and instructions are announced.
• When suggestions are arrowed through they are spoken aloud.