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  1. Embedding an HTTP Web Server in Firefox OS

    • by • Device APIs, Featured Article, Firefox OS, JavaScript, P2P Web, WebAPI • 14 comments

    Nearing the end of last year, Mozilla employees were gathered together for a week of collaboration and planning. During that week, a group was formed to envision what the future of Firefox OS might be surrounding a more P2P-focused Web. In particular, we’ve been looking Read more…

  2. Introducing node-firefox

    • by • Apps, Developer Tools, Featured Article, Firefox OS, Node.js • 13 comments

    NOTE: we presented this project last Sunday at FOSDEM, but not everyone could make it to Brussels, so here’s a post explaining what node-firefox is and how can it help you superturbocharge your Firefox OS app development! At Mozilla we’re always looking for ways in Read more…

  3. Project Silk

    • by • Featured Article, Firefox OS, Performance, Video • 23 comments

    Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this post appeared on Mason Chang’s personal blog. For the past few months, I’ve been working on Project Silk which improves smoothness across the browser. Very much like Project Butter for Android, part of it is finally live on Read more…

  4. The P2P Web: Wi-Fi Direct in Firefox OS

    • by • Firefox OS, P2P Web, WebAPI • 8 comments

    At Mozilla, we foresee that the future of the Web lies in its ability to connect people directly with multiple devices, without using the Internet. Many different technologies exist and are already implemented to allow peer-to-peer connections. Today is the first in a series of Read more…

  5. 2014: Mozilla Hacks looks back

    • by • Featured Article, Firefox, Firefox OS, Mozilla • 10 comments

    Wherever you live, it’s a season of work holidays, school vacations, year-end blog posts, and lists. The Hacks blog will be back in early January 2015 to continue writing for developers about the products and technologies created by Mozilla and by builders of the Open Read more…

  6. QuaggaJS – Building a barcode-scanner for the Web

    • by and • Firefox OS, JavaScript • 7 comments

    Have your ever tried to type in a voucher code on your mobile phone or simply enter the number of your membership card into a web form? These are just two examples of time-consuming and error-prone tasks which can be avoided by taking advantage of Read more…

  7. Videos and Firefox OS

    • by and • Audio, Device APIs, Featured Article, Firefox OS, HTML5, Mobile, Video • 6 comments

    Before HTML5 Those were dark times Harry, dark times – Rubeus Hagrid Before HTML5, displaying video on the Web required browser plugins and Flash. Luckily, Firefox OS supports HTML5 video so we don’t need to support these older formats. Video support on the Web Even Read more…

  8. Mozilla Introduces the First Browser Built For Developers: Firefox Developer Edition

    • by • Debugging, Developer Tools, Featured Article, Firefox, Firefox Development Highlights, Firefox OS • 115 comments

    Developers are critical to the continued success of the Web. The content and apps they create compel us to come back to the Web every day, whether on a computer or mobile phone. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Firefox, we’re excited to unveil Read more…

  9. NFC in Firefox OS

    • by and • Device APIs, Feature, Featured Article, Firefox OS, Mobile, Mozilla, P2P Web • 9 comments

    Firefox OS is being developed in an open collaboration with Mozilla’s partners and community. In that spirit, and over the course of over a year, Mozilla and Deutsche Telekom (DT) teams worked closely together to develop a platform-level support for NFC within Firefox OS. During Read more…

  10. Flame Gets Developer Preview of Firefox OS 2.0

    • by • Firefox OS • 6 comments

    Flame owners will be pleased to hear that the latest 2.0 developer preview of Firefox OS is now available via an over the air update. This release includes six months worth of improvements to features, responsiveness, and stability. To get it, developers simply need to Read more…