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 This is a training outline for the invite-only events around porting apps for Firefox OS. The training could be one day or two, depending on what we want to do.
+== Before: Briefing e-mail to explain how to your environment set up, prerequisites, etc. ==
 == Day 1: Setting the stage and sharing knowledge ==
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 * Introducing the agenda of the event
 * Explanation of facilities - getting people connected, ensuring power
+* Who are you, optionally what app are you building
-=== 10:15 - 10:40 Presentation: What makes a good HTML5 app ===
+=== 10:15 - 10:40 Presentation: Firefox OS ===
-* Explanation of differences to native and desktop apps
+* Speaker: B2G Engineer
-* Explanation of the must haves of a good HTML5 app:
+* Quick introduction to the architecture of the Firefox OS, why we do it and where to find information and help.
-** 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)
-=== 10:45 - 11:10 Presentation: Firefox OS ===
-* quick introduction to the architecture of the Firefox OS, why we do it and where to find information and help.
 * Introduction of the communication channels in case you need information after the event
 * How to get your hands on Firefox OS
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 ** Emulation / r2d2b2g
 ** Introduction of test devices and how to test on Firefox OS (keys, handling)
+** How to get apps onto device
+=== 13:00 - 14:40 Presentation: Web APIS ===
+* Speaker: Tech Evan
+* 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
+=== 10:45 - 11:10 Presentation: What makes a good Firefox OS app ===
+* Speaker: Tech Evan/Gaia Engineer
+* 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
 === 11:15 - 12:00 Presentation: Infrastructure ===
+* Speaker: Marketplace Eng or Product Lead
 * Explanation of the Firefox marketplace and how to submit apps
 * Detailed explanation and demo of how an app submission works
 * Introduction to payment systems
-* Detailed information on the manifest format and the way to update your apps in the future
+* Updating your apps in the future
 * Introduction to the idea of findable apps on the web
 === 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch (either provided or getting people out to hunt squirrels) ===
-=== 13:00 - 14:40 Presentation: Web APIS ===
-* Overview of all the Web APIs supported in Firefox OS
-* Demo code, examples of how to get them to work.
-* Where and how to file bugs
 === 15:00 - 15:50 Presentation: Pitfalls and helpers ===
+* Speaker: Tech Evan
 * Introducing gotchas of HTML5 app development (broken AppCache issues)
-* Introducing helper libraries and tools to use (Lawnchair for local storage, three.js...)
+* Introducing helper libraries and tools to use (Lawnchair for local storage, Gecko-friendly libraries (Modernizr))
-* Explaing Firefox OS specific Gotchas - how to get peak performance out of the hardware
+* Other helpers: AppCache generator, etc.
 === 15:50 - 16:00 break ===
-=== 16:00 - 17:00 Team presentations - who will build what? ===
+=== 16:00 - 17:00 Problem Round Table ===
-* Each invited group should do a quick presentation of the apps they already did or what they are trying to build
+* Speaker: 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 ===
-* Helping all the people who came to install their dev environment, distribute phones and show how to test on them ===
+* 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 ===
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 * Explanation of facilities - who is where, how to get what
-=== 10:15 - 13:00 Group work ===
+=== 10:30 - 13:00 Group work ===
 === 13:00 Lunch ===
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 === 16:00 - 17:00 Results and findings presentations ===
+* Speaker: Tech Evan
 * Quick presentations by each team about what they achieved and where they got stuck
 * Presentation of ways to work around issues encountered
+* Target date for submission; prize for meeting target
 === 17:00 - 17:30 Keep in contact presentation ===
+* Speaker: Tech Evan
 * Explanation of the ongoing ways to contact the team and get help
 * Explanation on how to contribute to B2G and Web APIs
 * Introduction of other schemes planned for developers
+* Go-to resources for issue resolution
 === 17:30 Off to the pub/food ===