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 == Application ==
+=== Preparation ===
+To understand the problem space and how to work with the Firefox for Android code base you can (but do not need to):
+* Write a WebExtension for Firefox (desktop) or Chrome (It's a bit easier and there are [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions good docs on MDN]).
+* Write a WebExtension for Firefox for Android ([http://www.arewewebextensionsyet.com/ Make sure the APIs you need are already supported).]
+* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Developer_guide/Build_Instructions/Simple_Firefox_for_Android_build Build Firefox for Android]. Play with the code. Change something in the app.
+* Try to add a simple new WebExtension API to Firefox for Android. For example an API that just writes a string to logcat. Either add a method for that to an existing API or add a completely new namespace for it.
+* Use the new API you implemented from your add-on.
+Depending on your experience those tasks can take a long time. Don't worry, you do not need to complete them to apply. However working on them will help you understand what is needed to work on this project and what you can realistically achieve during the summer. Use this to write a good proposal that shows that you understand what is needed and with deliverables that are achievable in your timeline.
 == FAQ ==