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==Summary== | |||
[ | Welcome to the developer home of Firefox Sync. For end-user (non-technical) information, please see [https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/mobile/sync/ the official Sync web site]. | ||
Firefox Sync is a set of software components and specifications that synchronize data between multiple Mozilla product instances. The software is open source and the specifications are all public. This means that others are free to implement components or run the software on their own. | |||
The Sync family consists of the following products: | |||
; [[Services/Sync/FxSync|Firefox Sync]] : Client integrated in the Firefox and Fennec browsers | |||
; [[Services/Sync/Server|Server]] : Server component used for cross-client communication | |||
; Firefox Home : An iOS application (iPhone, iPad) that allows you to view Sync data from these devices | |||
; Server Instance : A Sync Server operated by Mozilla available for use by anybody in the world, free of charge | |||
[[ | The [[/Specs|Specifications]] of Sync cover: | ||
; HTTP API : Implemented by the Sync Server. Used by clients to exchange data | |||
; Cryptography Model : How encryption is used to securely store data in the Sync Server (the Sync Server can't even read important data) | |||
; Data Storage Formats : How existing clients (like Firefox) format synchronized data | |||
; Client APIs : These include the JavaScript API available in Firefox | |||
Firefox Sync development is led by the [[Services]] team at Mozilla. Details from weekly [[/Meetings|team meetings]] concerning development and progress are available. | |||
==Getting Involved== | |||
For questions or to contact people involved with Sync, try the '''#sync''' channel in Mozilla's [[IRC]] server. Or, if you prefer email, [mailto:services-all@mozilla.org services-all@mozilla.org]. | |||
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Most of the Sync team members are geographically located in North America. | |||
==Other Info== | |||
If you are coming from Xmarks, see our [[/Xmarks|Xmarks quick reference]]. | |||
Revision as of 23:22, 10 August 2011
Summary
Welcome to the developer home of Firefox Sync. For end-user (non-technical) information, please see the official Sync web site.
Firefox Sync is a set of software components and specifications that synchronize data between multiple Mozilla product instances. The software is open source and the specifications are all public. This means that others are free to implement components or run the software on their own.
The Sync family consists of the following products:
- Firefox Sync
- Client integrated in the Firefox and Fennec browsers
- Server
- Server component used for cross-client communication
- Firefox Home
- An iOS application (iPhone, iPad) that allows you to view Sync data from these devices
- Server Instance
- A Sync Server operated by Mozilla available for use by anybody in the world, free of charge
The Specifications of Sync cover:
- HTTP API
- Implemented by the Sync Server. Used by clients to exchange data
- Cryptography Model
- How encryption is used to securely store data in the Sync Server (the Sync Server can't even read important data)
- Data Storage Formats
- How existing clients (like Firefox) format synchronized data
- Client APIs
- These include the JavaScript API available in Firefox
Firefox Sync development is led by the Services team at Mozilla. Details from weekly team meetings concerning development and progress are available.
Getting Involved
For questions or to contact people involved with Sync, try the #sync channel in Mozilla's IRC server. Or, if you prefer email, services-all@mozilla.org.
Most of the Sync team members are geographically located in North America.
Other Info
If you are coming from Xmarks, see our Xmarks quick reference.