Gecko:1.9 Planning

This is a brainstorm page, raw and ready.

Graphics capabilities

• cairoification
• SVG 1.1 complete and performant
• Canvas improvements
  • OpenGL ES context?
• 3D markup for retained-mode and model manipulation?

JS2

• packages
• namespaces
• classes/MOP
• type annotations
• operators
• E4X rationalization (E5X)
• debugging infrastructure
  • mixed-lang (python, C++, etc.)
• GC improvements
• security model revamp
• E4X<->DOM glue

= Python for XUL

• XBL language neutrality
• performance?

= XUL' and XBL2

• XBL attachment model
• XBL capability/security model
• Deakin's template builder
• XUL box layout rationalization/standardization in CSS
• remote XUL
  • sync/async issues
  • security model

Web app improvements

• security
• offline detection/pinning/behaviour (a la Alchemy)
• client-local storage a la Hixie

Misc

• "evidence"(?)-based security model
• roc-style global gc
• embedding improvements
• XULRunner bootstrapping