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Revision as of 21:37, 5 January 2011
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*Themes have limited capabilities to run code, but this is generally not allowed. Make sure to run the validator to see if there is any JS in the theme. If there is, it should be admin-reviewed. | *Themes have limited capabilities to run code, but this is generally not allowed. Make sure to run the validator to see if there is any JS in the theme. If there is, it should be admin-reviewed. | ||
*Go through | *Go through all menus to check that the theme is complete. | ||
*Add a livebookmark to your bookmarks toolbar if you don't have one. | *Add a livebookmark to your bookmarks toolbar if you don't have one. | ||
*Go to an extended validation secure site like [https://addons.mozilla.org addons.mozilla.org], and a "plain" HTTPS site like [https://wiki.mozilla.org wiki.mozilla.org]. Make sure there's a clear distinction in the identity button for these two, and between the two and regular HTTP sites.<br> | *Go to an extended validation secure site like [https://addons.mozilla.org addons.mozilla.org], and a "plain" HTTPS site like [https://wiki.mozilla.org wiki.mozilla.org]. Make sure there's a clear distinction in the identity button for these two, and between the two and regular HTTP sites.<br> | ||
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*Make sure the theme looks good. Text should be easy to read and buttons should be clear and concise. As well as just looking stylish, ''make sure it all looks stylish in the same way''. | *Make sure the theme looks good. Text should be easy to read and buttons should be clear and concise. As well as just looking stylish, ''make sure it all looks stylish in the same way''. | ||
*Another important aspect of a theme is to make sure it "fits." This is relevant for menus and dialogs - check to make sure that all the UI elements fit within the default boundaries and do not appear "clipped". If anything's clipped and/or if resizing is required to see it completely, make a note of it and request the author to change it. | *Another important aspect of a theme is to make sure it "fits." This is relevant for menus and dialogs - check to make sure that all the UI elements fit within the default boundaries and do not appear "clipped". If anything's clipped and/or if resizing is required to see it completely, make a note of it and request the author to change it. | ||
*While testing a theme, don't forget to check that the author has included a suitable preview image | *While testing a theme, don't forget to check that the author has included a suitable preview image. | ||
== Search Engines == | == Search Engines == | ||