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=Developers= | ='''Developers'''= | ||
As part of Spark, developers will now have access to several new API's and features. | As part of Spark, developers will now have access to several new API's and features. | ||
==Add-ons== | ==Add-ons== | ||
'''More information is available in the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Add-ons Firefox OS Add-ons article on MDN].''' | <big>'''More information is available in the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Add-ons Firefox OS Add-ons article on MDN].'''</big> | ||
Add-ons can now be created, which target an app or set of apps. When enabled, add-ons inject JavaScript and CSS into a targeted app, allowing the add-on some degree of control over the app. Add-ons are stored just like any other app, but they can't be run stand-alone, and don't show up on the Homescreen. | Add-ons can now be created, which target an app or set of apps. When enabled, add-ons inject JavaScript and CSS into a targeted app, allowing the add-on some degree of control over the app. Add-ons are stored just like any other app, but they can't be run stand-alone, and don't show up on the Homescreen. | ||
==Developer Mode== | ==Developer Mode== | ||
'''More information is available in the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developer_Mode Developer Mode article on MDN].''' | <big>'''More information is available in the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developer_Mode Developer Mode article on MDN].'''</big> | ||
One of our goals in Spark is to open the door to greater customization and hacking. The current Firefox OS permissions model precludes modification and installation of certified apps, which makes some device API's completely unavailable to Marketplace and web apps. | One of our goals in Spark is to open the door to greater customization and hacking. The current Firefox OS permissions model precludes modification and installation of certified apps, which makes some device API's completely unavailable to Marketplace and web apps. | ||