Community:SummerOfCode17/AndroidWebExtensions

WebExtensions are a cross-browser system for developing browser add-ons. But not all APIs are supported by Firefox for Android yet. The goal of this Google Summer of Code project is to implement some of the missing APIs and optionally improve the tooling for building and testing WebExtensions for Firefox for Android.

• Skills needed: Java, JavaScript, Android
• Mentor: Sebastian Kaspari (:sebastian) <skaspari@mozilla.com> (IRC nickname: sebastian)
• IRC: irc.mozilla.org #mobile and/or #webextensions

Helpful resources

Google Summer of Code

• Google Summer of Code Website
  • Mozilla GSoC
• Thoughts on Appyling to Google Summer of Code
• Application Advice
• Google Summer of Code Timeline (Application period: March 20 16:00 UTC - April 3 16:00 UTC)
• Google Summer of Code - Student Manual

Web Extensions

• Are we WebExtensions yet? (API implementation status)
• Mozilla Developer Network: WebExtensions
• Mozilla Wiki: WebExtensions
• Chrome Browser WebExtensions documentation

APIs

The following APIs are not implemented yet and are "reserved" for this Google Summer of Code project. You do not need to work on all of them. Pick for your application / proposal pick what you can realistically complete during Summer of Code.

API
contextMenus
browsingData
identity
proxy

FAQ

Should I apply for other GSoC projects or at other organizations?

Yes, you can and you should if there are other projects you are interested in. Last year there have been about 30 applications for Mozilla's Android project.

Are there other Android projects Mozilla mentors?

No. This project here is the only Android project mentored by Mozilla this year.