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= Goals & Objectives =
= Goals & Objectives =


To create a simple, flexible system that unifies all search back ends, presents a common management infrastructure, makes adding keywords (now called "aliases") easy and more obvious, allows for engines to be added and removed easily when upgrading and allows for simple configuration for business needs.
To create the simplest, most efficient search experience for users. Adapt to the user's search needs, rather than forcing a particular view of search on them.
 
Create a simple, flexible system that unifies all search back ends, presents a common management infrastructure, makes adding keywords easy and more obvious, allows for engines to be added and removed easily when upgrading and allows for simple configuration for business needs.


= Overview =
= Overview =


Provide a consolidated search engine management system for the entire application that is easily updateable, trackable, and more usable for users. Utilize parseable formats to store engine metadata.  
# Improve the general usability of front line search in Firefox: the search bar.
 
# Provide a consolidated search engine management system for the entire application that is easily updateable, trackable, and more usable for users. Utilize parseable formats to store engine metadata.
 
# Improve search engine discovery and addition user experience.  


== Background ==
== Background ==
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