Difference between revisions of "Extension"
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Extensions are installed via an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XPInstall XPInstall] module. | Extensions are installed via an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XPInstall XPInstall] module. | ||
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| − | + | * [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Extensions MDC Extension Page] | |
| − | + | * [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Building_an_Extension Tutorial on how to build an Extension] | |
| + | * [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Extension_Frequently_Asked_Questions Extension Frequently Asked Questions] | ||
| + | * [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Setting_up_extension_development_environment Setting up extension development environment] | ||
| + | * [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Extension_Packaging Extension Packaging] | ||
| + | * [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Creating_Custom_Firefox_Extensions_with_the_Mozilla_Build_System Creating Custom Firefox Extensions with the Mozilla Build System] | ||
| + | * [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Category:Extensions Articles about Extensions] | ||
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| + | ==Newsgroups, mailinglists, IRC channels, etc. relevant to the technology== | ||
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Revision as of 12:44, 4 October 2006
Contents
A short description
Extensions are small addons to a Mozilla product, such as Firefox or Thunderbird, that can extend the functionality of the browser to meet the user's needs.
A longer detailed discussion
Extensions allow a user to enhance their Mozilla product to meet their personal requirements without the core product being too bloated. It can be anything from a toolbar button to a small icon on the status bar to another addon to the right-click menu. Extensions can be created by anyone that has the the knowledge of the following extension-related technologies:
- XPI — Cross-Platform Installer module
- JavaScript – The primary language of Mozilla Browsers
- XUL (XML User Interface Language) – Used to define the UI (User Interface) and interaction with user.
- DOM (Document Object Model) – Used to change XUL in real-time or to edit HTML that is currently loaded
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- XPCOM/XPConnect
Extensions are installed via an XPInstall module.
Relevant resources
- MDC Extension Page
- Tutorial on how to build an Extension
- Extension Frequently Asked Questions
- Setting up extension development environment
- Extension Packaging
- Creating Custom Firefox Extensions with the Mozilla Build System
- Articles about Extensions
