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== Additional tasks == | == Additional tasks == | ||
The following tasks are not about WebExtensions API but make using or developing WebExtensions on Android more pleasant. You can pick them for your propsosal - either additionally or instead of APIs that might be too big for your timeline. | |||
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| [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Implement_a_settings_page Settings page]''' | |||
| When adding a settings page to the add-on then this doesn't show up anywhere inside Fennec - even though we already have an add-on details page. | |||
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| Even though the docs say that an add-on id is not needed the installation fails on fennec ("Add-on corrupt") if I do not set one in the manifest | |||
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| '''[https://github.com/mozilla/web-ext/issues/737 web-ext - Android support]''' | |||
| [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Getting_started_with_web-ext web-ext] is a tool for building/packaging and deploying WebExtensions. Currently it doesn't support installing WebExtensions on a connected Android device. | |||
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== Application == | == Application == | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 7 March 2017
WebExtensions are a cross-browser system for developing browser add-ons. But not all APIs are supported by Firefox for Android yet. The goal of this Google Summer of Code project is to implement some of the missing APIs and optionally improve the tooling for building and testing WebExtensions for Firefox for Android.
- Skills needed: Java, JavaScript, Android
- Mentor: Sebastian Kaspari (:sebastian) <skaspari@mozilla.com> (IRC nickname: sebastian)
- IRC: irc.mozilla.org #mobile and/or #webextensions
Helpful resources
Google Summer of Code
- Google Summer of Code Website
- Thoughts on Appyling to Google Summer of Code
- Application Advice
- Google Summer of Code Timeline (Application period: March 20 16:00 UTC - April 3 16:00 UTC)
- Google Summer of Code - Student Manual
Web Extensions
- Are we WebExtensions yet? (API implementation status)
- Mozilla Developer Network: WebExtensions
- Mozilla Wiki: WebExtensions
- Chrome Browser WebExtensions documentation
APIs
The following APIs are not implemented yet and are "reserved" for this Google Summer of Code project. You do not need to work on all of them. Pick for your application / proposal pick what you can realistically complete during Summer of Code.
| API |
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| contextMenus |
| browsingData |
| identity |
| proxy |
Additional tasks
The following tasks are not about WebExtensions API but make using or developing WebExtensions on Android more pleasant. You can pick them for your propsosal - either additionally or instead of APIs that might be too big for your timeline.
| Type | Task | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Settings page | When adding a settings page to the add-on then this doesn't show up anywhere inside Fennec - even though we already have an add-on details page. |
| Bug | add-on id required | Even though the docs say that an add-on id is not needed the installation fails on fennec ("Add-on corrupt") if I do not set one in the manifest |
| Feature | web-ext - Android support | web-ext is a tool for building/packaging and deploying WebExtensions. Currently it doesn't support installing WebExtensions on a connected Android device. |
Application
FAQ
Should I apply for other GSoC projects or at other organizations?
Yes, you can and you should if there are other projects you are interested in. Last year there have been about 30 applications for Mozilla's Android project.
Are there other Android projects Mozilla mentors?
No. This project here is the only Android project mentored by Mozilla this year.