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** [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Firefox_OS/API/Web_Activities Web Activities]
** [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Firefox_OS/API/Web_Activities Web Activities]
* Remove themes and langpacks and add support for Web Extensions
* Remove themes and langpacks and add support for Web Extensions
* Check the [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1245091 meta bug 1245091] for B2G build issues


== Gaia Changes ==
== Gaia Changes ==
* No longer built as mozApps (app://)
* No longer built as mozApps (app://)
* Turn system UI into [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Glossary/Chrome chrome](chrome://)
* Turn system UI into ([https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Glossary/Chrome chrome://])          ([https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/t/why-gaia-apps-are-turned-to-chrome/8011 reason?])
** System app
** System app
** Home screen
** Home screen
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== Transition Branches ==
== Transition Branches ==
* Gecko: pine
For the transition of the B2G architecture temporary transition branches were created:
 
* Gecko: [https://hg.mozilla.org/projects/pine/ pine]
* Gaia: [https://github.com/mozilla-b2g/gaia/tree/kanikani kanikani]
* Gaia: [https://github.com/mozilla-b2g/gaia/tree/kanikani kanikani]
After merging those changes back into the main mozilla-central repository they will become obsolete.
== Building the Transition Branches ==
See [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/B2G_OS/Preparing_for_your_first_B2G_build MDN] for build instructions.


== How You Can Help ==
== How You Can Help ==
* Test the transition branch
* Test the transition branch
** File bugs (meta bug is [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1252143 bug 1252143])
** File bugs (meta bug for the transition work is [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1252143 bug 1252143])
** Fix bugs
** Fix bugs (see meta bug above)
** Help us fix failing [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Firefox_OS/Automated_testing tests]
** Help us fix failing [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Firefox_OS/Automated_testing tests], see [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1252482 meta bug 1252482] for testing/build related tasks.
* Port a Gaia [https://github.com/mozilla-b2g/gaia/tree/master/apps smartphone app]
* Port a Gaia [https://github.com/mozilla-b2g/gaia/tree/master/apps smartphone app]
** Pick a smartphone app
** Pick a smartphone app
** Figure out ways to get it working as a web app (or turn it into chrome)
** Figure out ways to get it working as a web app (or turn it into chrome)
** Report back your findings
** Report back your findings on [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/c/b2g-os-participation Discourse]
* Help us maintain a [https://firefoxos.mozilla.community/porting/ device port]
* Help us maintain a [https://firefoxos.mozilla.community/porting/ device port]
* (Eventually) propose/implement new smartphone features
* (Eventually) propose/implement new smartphone features
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=== QA ===
=== QA ===
* [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/atsai/ Al Tsai]
* [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/atsai/ Al Tsai]
=== Community Coordination ===
* [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/Valentin Valentin Schmitt]


== Module Ownership ==
== Module Ownership ==
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* Mailing list ([https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-fxos dev-fxos])
* Mailing list ([https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-fxos dev-fxos])
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC IRC] (irc.mozilla.org #fxos)
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC IRC] (irc.mozilla.org #fxos)
* [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/c/firefox-os-participation Discourse]
* [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/c/b2g-os-participation Discourse]
* Telegram group: [https://telegram.me/B2GOS B2GOS] (general discussions) - in case of trouble, use: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAD52Sd-hlp2bX6ATDQ


== Meetings ==
== Meetings ==
* 4-weekly Transition Project Meeting
* 4-weekly Transition Project Meeting.
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/B2G#Meetings B2G Weekly Meeting] for engineering status updates (was Gaia Weekly Meeting)
** 3rd meeting on the 19th of May.
* Other meetings TBD...
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/B2G#Meetings B2G Weekly Meeting] for engineering status updates (was Gaia Weekly Meeting).
* Community Working Groups meetings: have a look at the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/B2G/Transition_Project/Working_Groups Working Groups page]
 
== FAQ ==
See the [[B2G/Transition_Project/FAQ|frequently asked questions]] (and answers!). They can help you to have a better view of the project and getting started.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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* [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/presentation/d/1m1R2pslcoK8fuOT4FaYOFkt31pXqoBgXALJlRWhBHVs/edit?usp=sharing Transition Project Community Kickoff Presentation]
* [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/presentation/d/1m1R2pslcoK8fuOT4FaYOFkt31pXqoBgXALJlRWhBHVs/edit?usp=sharing Transition Project Community Kickoff Presentation]
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/B2G/Community_Ownership_Transition Community Ownership Transition]
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/B2G/Community_Ownership_Transition Community Ownership Transition]
* [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/t/foxfooding-update-devices/7378 Update on Foxfooding Devices]
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/SmartPhone_Code_Transition Smartphone Code Transition] EPM tracking page
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/SmartPhone_Code_Transition Smartphone Code Transition] EPM tracking page
* [[B2G/Transition_Project/Call_For_Contribution|Transition project Call for Contribution]]

Latest revision as of 07:39, 17 May 2017

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Transition Project (March - July 2016)

Goals

  1. Modernise the B2G platform (replace legacy mozApps-only APIs with new web standards)
  2. Create a leaner platform on which to build Smart TV and other connected devices products (reduced complexity and maintenance cost)
  3. Move towards an architecture closer to that of the Firefox browser (just chrome and web content)
  4. Transition smartphone modules to new owners and peers in the community
  5. Build a more active open source community around the project

Gonk Changes

  • APIs needed for TV will be maintained by staff on the TV team
  • Smartphone-specific APIs will need to be maintained by the wider community
  • Merge the B2G process model with the Firefox process model

Gecko Changes

  • Replace mozApps with standard web apps (Service Workers, Manifest and Push)
  • Find an alternative solution to legacy mozApps-only APIs
  • Remove themes and langpacks and add support for Web Extensions
  • Check the meta bug 1245091 for B2G build issues

Gaia Changes

  • No longer built as mozApps (app://)
  • Turn system UI into (chrome://) (reason?)
    • System app
    • Home screen
    • Search
    • Keyboard
    • Settings?
  • Turn everything else into web content where possible (http://)
    • Hosted on localhost
    • Hosted on the web

Deliverables

Things we expect to be working in 3-5 months:

  • System
  • Homescreen
  • TV Browser
  • Media Apps

Things that might be broken:

  • Everything else (we need your help!)

Transition Branches

For the transition of the B2G architecture temporary transition branches were created:

After merging those changes back into the main mozilla-central repository they will become obsolete.

Building the Transition Branches

See MDN for build instructions.


How You Can Help

  • Test the transition branch
    • File bugs (meta bug for the transition work is bug 1252143)
    • Fix bugs (see meta bug above)
    • Help us fix failing tests, see meta bug 1252482 for testing/build related tasks.
  • Port a Gaia smartphone app
    • Pick a smartphone app
    • Figure out ways to get it working as a web app (or turn it into chrome)
    • Report back your findings on Discourse
  • Help us maintain a device port
  • (Eventually) propose/implement new smartphone features

Staff Contacts

Platform Engineering

Front End Engineering

Build & Test

Security

QA

Community Coordination

Module Ownership

  • Current module owners and peers will continue to begin with
  • Module ownership and peers will transition over time (particularly for smartphone pieces)
  • Some modules may become orphaned and removed

Keeping in Touch

Meetings

  • 4-weekly Transition Project Meeting.
    • 3rd meeting on the 19th of May.
  • B2G Weekly Meeting for engineering status updates (was Gaia Weekly Meeting).
  • Community Working Groups meetings: have a look at the Working Groups page

FAQ

See the frequently asked questions (and answers!). They can help you to have a better view of the project and getting started.

See Also

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