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= Porting HTML5 apps to Firefox OS training outline = | |||
This is a training outline for the invite-only workshops to port existing HTML5 apps to Firefox OS. They will be held in Mountain View on 4-5 January, 2013 and London on 18-19 January. | |||
== | == Before the Event: Prerequisites == | ||
== | Briefing e-mail to attendees with: | ||
* Goals | |||
* Agenda | |||
* What to bring | |||
* How to set up development environment | |||
* Pointers to other resources | |||
== Day 1: Setting the stage and sharing knowledge == | |||
=== 09:00 Breakfast and networking === | |||
=== 09:30 Introduction === | |||
==== Speaker: Technology Evangelist (Chris Heilmann) ==== | |||
* Introducing the agenda of the event | * Introducing the agenda of the event | ||
* Explanation of facilities - getting people connected, ensuring power | * Explanation of facilities - getting people connected, ensuring power | ||
* Who are you, optionally what app are you building | |||
== 10:15 - | === 10:15 - 11:15 Presentation: Firefox OS === | ||
==== Speaker: B2G Engineer (Mountain View: Philipp von Weitershausen 'Philikon', Friday only; London: TBC; Tom Curtis of TEF is willing to assist) ==== | |||
* Quick introduction to the architecture of the Firefox OS, why we do it and where to find information and help. | |||
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* Introduction of the communication channels in case you need information after the event | * Introduction of the communication channels in case you need information after the event | ||
* How to get your hands on Firefox OS | * How to get your hands on Firefox OS | ||
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** Emulation / r2d2b2g | ** Emulation / r2d2b2g | ||
** Introduction of test devices and how to test on Firefox OS (keys, handling) | ** Introduction of test devices and how to test on Firefox OS (keys, handling) | ||
** How to get apps onto device | |||
=== 11:15 - 12:15 Presentation: Web APIs === | |||
==== Speaker: Technology Evangelist (Robert Nyman) ==== | |||
* Overview of all the Web APIs supported in Firefox OS | |||
* MozApps API overview | |||
* Demo code, examples of how to get them to work | |||
* Where and how to file bugs | |||
=== 12:15 - 13:00 Lunch (either provided or getting people out to hunt squirrels) === | |||
=== 13:00 - 13:45 Presentation: What makes a good Firefox OS app === | |||
==== Speaker: Technical Evangelist or Apps/Dev Ecosystem Engineer (Mtn View: Potch, London: James Long, Mortar dev ) ==== | |||
* Explanation of the must haves of a good Firefox OS app: | |||
** Device specific handling (touch vs. mouse) | |||
** Offline capability, atomic updates and quick first load experience | |||
** Full screen | |||
** Good UI patterns (lists, panels, visual feedback, fingers not covering important parts) | |||
** Performance Tips & Tricks | |||
** Guided tour of built-in app | |||
** Detailed information on the manifest format | |||
== | === 13:45 - 14:45 Presentation: Infrastructure === | ||
== | ==== Speaker: Marketplace Engineer or Product Lead (Mtn View: Bill Walker, London: James Hugman - Friday only / TBC Apps & Marketplace) ==== | ||
[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/171684/bwalker-marketplace-talk.html bill's notes] | |||
* Explanation of the Firefox marketplace and how to submit apps | * Explanation of the Firefox marketplace and how to submit apps | ||
* Detailed explanation and demo of how an app submission works | * Detailed explanation and demo of how an app submission works | ||
* Introduction to payment systems | * Introduction to payment systems | ||
* | * Updating your apps in the future | ||
* Introduction to the idea of findable apps on the web | * Introduction to the idea of findable apps on the web | ||
== | === 14:45 - 15:45 Presentation: Pitfalls and helpers === | ||
== | ==== Speaker: Technology Evangelist (Rob Hawkes) ==== | ||
* | * Introducing gotchas of HTML5 app development (broken AppCache issues) | ||
* | * Introducing helper libraries and tools to use (Lawnchair for local storage, Gecko-friendly libraries (Modernizr)) | ||
* | * Other helpers: AppCache generator, etc. | ||
== | === 15:45 - 16:00 break === | ||
== | === 16:00 - 17:00 Problem Round Table === | ||
==== Speakers: experts from earlier in the day ==== | |||
* Talk about what problems you've experienced or anticipate and discuss workarounds | |||
== | === 17:00- 18:30 Workshop: Installing development environments and getting to know Firefox OS === | ||
==== Speakers: Technology Evangelists ==== | |||
* Helping all the people who came to install their dev environment, distribute phones and show how to test on them | |||
=== 18:30 - 19:00 Group organisation - partnering Mozilla people with teams and planning the next day activities in groups === | |||
== | === 19:00 Dinner and merriments === | ||
== | == Day 2: Pencils down, roll up sleeves == | ||
= | === 09:00 Breakfast and networking === | ||
== | === 10:00 Introduction === | ||
== | ==== Speaker: Technology Evangelist (Chris Heilmann) ==== | ||
* Introducing the agenda of today | * Introducing the agenda of today | ||
* Explanation of facilities - who is where, how to get what | * Explanation of facilities - who is where, how to get what | ||
== 10: | === 10:30 - 13:00 Group work === | ||
== 13:00 Lunch == | === 13:00 Lunch === | ||
== 14:00 - 16:00 Group work == | === 14:00 - 16:00 Group work === | ||
== 16:00 - 17:00 Results and findings presentations == | === 16:00 - 17:00 Results and findings presentations === | ||
==== Speaker: Technology Evangelist (Chris Heilmann) ==== | |||
* Quick presentations by each team about what they achieved and where they got stuck | * Quick presentations by each team about what they achieved and where they got stuck | ||
* Presentation of ways to work around issues encountered | * Presentation of ways to work around issues encountered | ||
* Target date for submission; inducements for meeting target | |||
=== 17:00 - 17:30 Keep in contact presentation === | |||
== | ==== Speaker: Technology Evangelist ==== | ||
* Explanation of the ongoing ways to contact the team and get help | * Explanation of the ongoing ways to contact the team and get help | ||
* Explanation on how to contribute to B2G and Web APIs | * Explanation on how to contribute to B2G and Web APIs | ||
* Introduction of other schemes planned for developers | * Introduction of other schemes planned for developers | ||
* Go-to resources for issue resolution | |||
== 17:30 Off to the pub/food == | === 17:30 Off to the pub/food === | ||