Identity/Native Implementations

Last updated: 2013/11/08

We are working on a number of projects to embed some or all of the browserid (Persona) logic and UX inside applications and toolkits. These efforts include FirefoxOS, desktop Firefox, WebRTC, and SDKs for mobile platforms.

Team

• Engineering: Jed Parsons (Lead), Sam Pensrose, Shane Tomlinson, Zach Carter, Katie Parlante (Metrics); External partners: Borja Salguero, Fernando Moreno, Francisco Jordano, Olav Nymoen, Sergi Mansilla
• UX: John Gruen (Lead), Ryan Feeley
• IRC: #native_identity, #fxa
• Firefox Accounts development mailing list

Firefox Accounts on FirefoxOS

We are currently focused on how to implement Firefox Accounts in FirefoxOS. This is a collaborative effort working closely with TEF engineers.

Visit the Identity Engineering Roadmap for regular updates.

Our current line of thought is below and a work-in-progress:

• High level document with background and goals: https://id.etherpad.mozilla.org/fxa-on-fxos
• Lower level document with concrete distinct components: https://id.etherpad.mozilla.org/fxa-on-fxos-madrid
• Architectural diagram: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0Az-aXpSyQJZ2xCdWRwWTNoRDQ/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1
• Branch: https://github.com/lloyd/gaia

Targeted 1.3 Features

We are working to deliver the features listed below in 1.3.

Note

Due to the short 1.3 timeline and the churn with regards to getting Firefox Accounts consensus cross-functionally, it should be noted that landing a stable product in 1.3 list is at risk.

• System - FTE: Sign into Firefox on first run and in Settings (897600, 897604, 905637)
• System - FTE: Update tutorial screens to describe settings drawer (924626)