Apps/UserStories
< Apps
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Definitions
- 'basic app' - An app that doesn't use advanced web platform features, typically provided via WebAPIs (for example: camera access, USB access etc).
- 'advanced app' - An app that uses advanced web platform features such as camera access.
Flows
- Main flows (across WebRT/Marketplace/BrowserID/AppsintheCloud)
Install
- Install the Marketplace app from Google Play
- Install a free and basic app on device
- Install a paid basic app on device
- (P2) Install a free advanced app on device
- (P2) Install a paid advanced app on device
- Install a first app without the marketplace app installed (Marketplace app bootstrap)
- Install locally from Apps in the Cloud
- UI feedback that an app is installing local resources (i.e. progress bar)
Launch
- Launch an app from the home screen in chromeless window
- Switch back to an app and maintain last state
- Log on once into an app without having to log back in at launch (persistent login)
- An app crash does not change the state of other apps.
- Flash apps auto-play (i.e. cut the rope, angry birds)
- Launch an app when offline
Use
- An app can have orientation lock
- Support in-app payment
- Support using an app with offline mode
- Support for clicking on external links
- IOW - What happens when an app has an external link? The default associated app is launched? Another tab in the chromeless window? The browser launches a tab?
- Support apps with camera access for taking pictures
- Support multitouch apps
- Support for an app with orientation lock
Manage
- Display list of all your apps in the cloud
Error flows
- A running app crashes
- (P2) Graceful fail for launching an app without network connectivity (don't display 404 pages)
Misc Notes
Gecko improvements - Scrolling performance - Webkit compatibility - Device APIs - WebGL - Process separation - Appcache improvements - Permissioning model - Profile work