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** For overall Platform planning, see [[Platform/Planning|this wiki page]]. | ** For overall Platform planning, see [[Platform/Planning|this wiki page]]. | ||
** Next steps are to discuss the overall plan for what the next Gecko release will look like, not just features, but duration and timing. | ** Next steps are to discuss the overall plan for what the next Gecko release will look like, not just features, but duration and timing. | ||
* Check out Taras Glek's [http://people.mozilla.org/~tglek/talks/ talk] on [https://developer.mozilla.org/En/Pork Pork]. | |||
* Blocker Status: | * Blocker Status: | ||
** 9 final blocker bugs left in content. (9 last time) | ** 9 final blocker bugs left in content. (9 last time) | ||
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== Firefox 3.5 == | == Firefox 3.5 == | ||
'''Firefox Front End Work''' | |||
* [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&product=Firefox&product=Toolkit&keywords_type=nowords&keywords=fixed1.9.1+verified1.9.1&resolution=---&field0-0-0=flagtypes.name&type0-0-0=equals&value0-0-0=blocking1.9.1%2B&field0-0-1=flagtypes.name&type0-0-1=equals&value0-0-1=blocking-firefox3.5%2B&field0-1-0=resolution&type0-1-0=noop&value0-1-0=INVALID+WONTFIX+WORKSFORME+INCOMPLETE+MOVED+EXPIRED 9 blockers left] for final release, none of which are complicated | |||
'''[[Releases/Firefox_3.5b4|Firefox 3.5 Beta 4]]''' | |||
* we are ''string frozen'' | |||
* code freeze coming ASAP, JS bugs should be finished today | |||
* release still aimed at late this week | |||
'''[[Firefox/Namoroka|Namoroka]]''' | |||
* reminder to review and add your comments/feedback on the [[Talk:Firefox/Namoroka|discussion page]] or in the [http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev.planning/browse_thread/thread/cba189f02aa448d8# dev-apps-firefox thread] | |||
'''Team News''' | |||
* Dietrich Ayala and Johnathan Nightingale have been promoted to managers within the Firefox team - congratulations! | |||
* Please join me in welcoming [http://limi.net Alexander Limi] to the Firefox User Experience Team. Alexander is one of the founders of the open source CMS engine [http://www.plone.org Plone] and a strong user experience designer and advocate. He most recently worked on the Google Apps team. You can find him on #fx-team and #ux on irc.mozilla.org as limi | |||
== TB 3 == | == TB 3 == | ||
* Heads down on [[Thunderbird:Thunderbird_3.0b3|3.0b3]] | |||
== Mobile == | == Mobile == | ||
* Windows Mobile, expected alpha release this week | |||
** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&long_desc_type=allwordssubstr&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&status_whiteboard_type=allwordssubstr&status_whiteboard=&keywords_type=allwords&keywords=&resolution=---&emailassigned_to1=1&emailtype1=substring&email1=&emailassigned_to2=1&emailreporter2=1&emailqa_contact2=1&emailtype2=substring&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=&votes=&chfieldfrom=&chfieldto=Now&chfieldvalue=&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&known_name=blocking+wm+alpha&query_based_on=blocking+wm+alpha&field0-0-0=cf_blocking_fennec&type0-0-0=equals&value0-0-0=1.0a1-wm%2B 2 alpha blockers remain] | |||
*** {{bug|479808}} Mobile "save as" dialog | |||
*** {{bug|481914}} Dialogs too big for screen | |||
* [[Mobile/Notes/20-Apr-2009|Weekly Meeting notes]] | |||
== IT == | == IT == | ||
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== Release Engineering == | == Release Engineering == | ||
* tough time keeping up with the spike for FF3.5b4 last week. | |||
** large spike in jobs | |||
** complicated by backend issues, working on it. | |||
* Firefox3.0.9 release this week | |||
* new graphserver changes coming in approx two week | |||
** see alice/ryan for details | |||
* shout out to chris for the "wait times" post in dev.tree.management. | |||
== QA == | == QA == | ||
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* Firefox 2.0.0.20 to 3.0.9 Major Update testing | * Firefox 2.0.0.20 to 3.0.9 Major Update testing | ||
* Bug Verifications last week | * Bug Verifications last week | ||
** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&product=Core&product=Firefox&product=Toolkit&long_desc_type=allwordssubstr&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&status_whiteboard_type=allwordssubstr&status_whiteboard=&keywords_type=anywords&keywords=&emailtype1=substring&email1=&emailassigned_to2=1&emailreporter2=1&emailqa_contact2=1&emailtype2=substring&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=&votes=&chfieldfrom=-7d&chfieldto=Now&chfield=bug_status&chfieldvalue=VERIFIED&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&known_name=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&query_based_on=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&field0-0-0=noop&type0-0-0=noop&value0-0-0= | ** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&product=Core&product=Firefox&product=Toolkit&long_desc_type=allwordssubstr&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&status_whiteboard_type=allwordssubstr&status_whiteboard=&keywords_type=anywords&keywords=&emailtype1=substring&email1=&emailassigned_to2=1&emailreporter2=1&emailqa_contact2=1&emailtype2=substring&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=&votes=&chfieldfrom=-7d&chfieldto=Now&chfield=bug_status&chfieldvalue=VERIFIED&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&known_name=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&query_based_on=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&field0-0-0=noop&type0-0-0=noop&value0-0-0= 157 1.9.1+Trunk bugs] verified (core/firefox/toolkit) | ||
** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&long_desc_type=allwordssubstr&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&status_whiteboard_type=allwordssubstr&status_whiteboard=&keywords_type=anywords&keywords=verified1.9.1&emailtype1=substring&email1=&emailassigned_to2=1&emailreporter2=1&emailqa_contact2=1&emailtype2=substring&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=&votes=&chfieldfrom=-7d&chfieldto=Now&chfield=keywords&chfieldvalue=verified1.9.1&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&known_name=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&query_based_on=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&field0-0-0=noop&type0-0-0=noop&value0-0-0= | ** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&long_desc_type=allwordssubstr&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&status_whiteboard_type=allwordssubstr&status_whiteboard=&keywords_type=anywords&keywords=verified1.9.1&emailtype1=substring&email1=&emailassigned_to2=1&emailreporter2=1&emailqa_contact2=1&emailtype2=substring&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=&votes=&chfieldfrom=-7d&chfieldto=Now&chfield=keywords&chfieldvalue=verified1.9.1&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&known_name=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&query_based_on=1.9.1Branch+VERI+FIXED+last+1+weeks&field0-0-0=noop&type0-0-0=noop&value0-0-0= 102 1.9.1 bugs] verified | ||
'''Web Dev Testing, Metrics, Accessibility, Localization, Community''' | '''Web Dev Testing, Metrics, Accessibility, Localization, Community''' | ||
* WebDev Testing: [ | * WebDev Testing: [[Update:Remora_Meeting_Notepad|AMO]]- Verified [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&product=addons.mozilla.org&target_milestone=5.0.5&long_desc_type=allwordssubstr&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&status_whiteboard_type=allwordssubstr&status_whiteboard=&keywords_type=allwords&keywords=&resolution=FIXED&emailtype1=substring&email1=&emailtype2=substring&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=&votes=&chfieldfrom=&chfieldto=Now&chfieldvalue=&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&field0-0-0=noop&type0-0-0=noop&value0-0-0= 5.0.5] bugs. [[Support/SUMOdev_Meeting_Notepad|SUMO]]- Verified [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&product=support.mozilla.com&target_milestone=1.0.2&chfieldto=Now&known_name=Sumo&query_based_on=Sumo&order=bugs.resolution,bugs.bug_severity,bugs.priority 1.0.2 bugs]. Mozilla.com - Tested the IE switch, homepage, and download pages for 3.5 | ||
* Community: | * Community: | ||
** [http://quality.mozilla.org/projects/website-testing/results Website Compatibility Testing Project] Results Page is live on QMO! Please help test your banking and financial sites on Firefox and log your results here. | |||
** Finished the [[QA/Community/QMO_Discoverability|QMO Discoverability Project Page]] including mock-ups. This is now up for review via the dev-quality newsgroup. | ** Finished the [[QA/Community/QMO_Discoverability|QMO Discoverability Project Page]] including mock-ups. This is now up for review via the dev-quality newsgroup. | ||
** Ported the [ | ** Ported the [[Litmus:How_to_Triage_Failed_and_Unclear_test_cases|Litmus Triaging Guidelines]] to [http://quality.mozilla.org/documents-home/test-docs/litmus-triaging-guidelines QMO]. | ||
** A [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/apr/24/firefox-35-beta-4-test-day Firefox 3.5 Beta 4 Testday] is planned for Friday. | ** A [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/apr/24/firefox-35-beta-4-test-day Firefox 3.5 Beta 4 Testday] is planned for Friday. | ||
** [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/apr/22/qa-meetup-mountain-view The 2nd bi-quarterly QA meetup] is on wednesday 4/22 | ** [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/apr/22/qa-meetup-mountain-view The 2nd bi-quarterly QA meetup] is on wednesday 4/22 | ||
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*** Please RSVP on the site for food headcount | *** Please RSVP on the site for food headcount | ||
* Top Site Automated Regression Testing found 2 critical regressions in TM last week: {{Bug|488734}} and {{Bug|489007}} | * Top Site Automated Regression Testing found 2 critical regressions in TM last week: {{Bug|488734}} and {{Bug|489007}} | ||
* Accessibility: Reviewed the [http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/9408 addition of WAI-ARIA landmarks to the WordPress default template] submitted by Peter Krantz, a Swedish accessibility expert. Submitted [http://trac.bbpress.org/ticket/1074 a similar ticket] for bbPress, Automattic's forum software project. Also published an [http://www.marcozehe.de/articles/how-to-use-nvda-and-firefox-to-test-your-web-pages-for-accessibility/ article] on using NVDA to aid in website testing. Worked together with Frank Hecker, David Bolter, Willie Walker and a few others on the new [ | * Accessibility: Reviewed the [http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/9408 addition of WAI-ARIA landmarks to the WordPress default template] submitted by Peter Krantz, a Swedish accessibility expert. Submitted [http://trac.bbpress.org/ticket/1074 a similar ticket] for bbPress, Automattic's forum software project. Also published an [http://www.marcozehe.de/articles/how-to-use-nvda-and-firefox-to-test-your-web-pages-for-accessibility/ article] on using NVDA to aid in website testing. Worked together with Frank Hecker, David Bolter, Willie Walker and a few others on the new [[Accessibility/Strategy|high-level Mozilla accessibility strategy]] document. | ||
* Metrics: broadened our project metrics analysis to include branch coverage. This will give us better insights into the complexity of the code and answer recent questions about security sensitive files we might want to keep an eye on. | * Metrics: broadened our project metrics analysis to include branch coverage. This will give us better insights into the complexity of the code and answer recent questions about security sensitive files we might want to keep an eye on. | ||
''' Test Development ''' | ''' Test Development ''' | ||
* Got first test system working on Windows Mobile - XPCShell | * Got first test system working on Windows Mobile - XPCShell | ||
* Develop community fennec [ | * Develop community fennec [[Mobile/Fennec_TestDev|testdev initiative]] | ||
* Streamlined Mozmill testing of extensions from the command line. Still need to document... | * Streamlined Mozmill testing of extensions from the command line. Still need to document... | ||
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** Improved visit-download conversion by 0.3% | ** Improved visit-download conversion by 0.3% | ||
** Results posted soon at http://giantspatula.com | ** Results posted soon at http://giantspatula.com | ||
* Next Community Marketing call is Wednesday, April 22nd, at 10am PDT. Dial-in Info: +1.650.903.0800, followed by 92# and then 7391#. Or you can use our toll-free number: +1.800.707.2533, followed by 369# and then 7391#. For those that can't make the call or want to participate online, join us in #marketing on irc.mozilla.org. The [http://www.spreadfirefox.com/node/3763 agenda] is posted on SFx. | |||
* Tomomi Kato from the Mozilla Japan marketing team is visiting Mountain View this week. | |||
'''PR''' | '''PR''' | ||
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'''Events''' | '''Events''' | ||
*[http://www.hackinthebox.org/ Hack in the Box], April 20 - 22, Dubai: Lucas Adamski and Chris Hofmann are attending. | |||
*[http://www.jsconf2009.com/ JSConf], April 24 - 25, 2009, Washington, D.C.: Mozilla is signed up sponsor. John Resig and Kevin Dangoor are speaking! | |||
* [http://nten.org/ntc NTEN Conference], April 26 - 28, 2009, San Francisco: They are looking for volunteers: | |||
** [http://nten.org/ntc-dos Day of Service], Sunday, April 26th: Two opportunities: | |||
*** Strategy consults, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Organizations are looking for everything from technology help to marketing and fundraising tips. [https://www.ntenonline.org/EWEB/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=DoSProjects&hide=0 Sign ups here.] | |||
*** Help install wireless networks at St. Anthony's in SF's Tenderloin district or on Treasure Island. [https://www.ntenonline.org/EWEB/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=DoSProjects&hide=0 Sign ups here.] | |||
== Support == | == Support == | ||
*Upcoming SUMO milestones: | |||
** Screencast support (SUMO 1.1) | |||
*** [[Support/ScreencastsPRD|PRD finalized]], develop implementation plan this week | |||
** Automated metrics dashboard (SUMO 1.2) | |||
*** [[Support/MetricsDashboardPRD|PRD in draft]]; we have a pretty good understanding of what metrics we want to collect, but still brainstorming about how to present it. Will Ken come to our rescue? | |||
* David Tenser working from the MV office in building K this week | |||
== Metrics == | == Metrics == | ||
* No updates this week. | |||
== Evangelism == | == Evangelism == | ||
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** Watching some possible late-compat issues for Firefox 3.5 docs. | ** Watching some possible late-compat issues for Firefox 3.5 docs. | ||
** Documentation touch-up work for Firefox 3.5 is ongoing. | ** Documentation touch-up work for Firefox 3.5 is ongoing. | ||
* Continued work on our features + performance pages - have a look in case you have edits or additions. | |||
** [[Evangelism/Firefox3.5]] | |||
* Awesome demos from Paul | |||
== Labs == | == Labs == | ||
* Labs night Thursday night: April 23 at 6 PM pacific time. | |||
== Developer Tools == | == Developer Tools == | ||
No updates | |||
== Add-ons == | == Add-ons == | ||
* Compatibility Update | |||
** 77% of add-ons now compatible with Fx3.1b3 and above | |||
** Measuring was revised to exclude the Sun Java Console because of impact on user experience and they way they do updates. Measured the old way, 3.1b3 compatibility is now at 70.4%, still an increase. | |||
== Webdev == | == Webdev == | ||
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* 70 locales participating in Firefox 3.5 beta 4 | * 70 locales participating in Firefox 3.5 beta 4 | ||
** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=488329 Find the shipped locales here]. | ** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=488329 Find the shipped locales here]. | ||
* Web l10n for the FF 3.5 is in process | |||
** The major update box is ready for translation. [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=488640 See this bug]. | |||
* Fennec planning | |||
= Foundation Updates = | = Foundation Updates = | ||
* With the help of the Mozilla accessibility developers we '''drafted a [ | * With the help of the Mozilla accessibility developers we '''drafted a [[Accessibility/Strategy|proposed accessibility strategy]]''' and [http://blog.hecker.org/2009/04/19/proposed-mozilla-accessibility-strategy/ blogged about it]. | ||
* Last week's '''open web tech seminar of the [ | * Last week's '''open web tech seminar of the [[Education/EduCourse|online educators course]] has been rescheduled''' for Tuesday of this week; there will also be the regularly-scheduled week 4 seminar on Thursday. | ||
= Roundtable = | = Roundtable = | ||
= Other Business = | = Other Business = | ||
* No meeting next week due to a big on-site meeting. But please post updates to the wiki next week for all to see. | |||
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