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== Motivation == | == Motivation == | ||
The idea with the new embedding API is to provide an easier way to embed Mozilla in other applications. The existing API using XPCOM has quite a steep learning curve for new-comers. We would like to improve this with the new API. This is done by making a new API on top of the existing one, which also helps | The idea with the new embedding API is to provide an easier way to embed Mozilla in other applications. The existing API using XPCOM has quite a steep learning curve for new-comers. We would like to improve this with the new API. This is done by making a new API on top of the existing one, which also helps shield embedders for changes in the underlying API, hopefully making things more stable long term. | ||
For some more background check Chris Blizzard's blog [http://www.0xdeadbeef.com/weblog/?p=359 entry]. | For some more background check Chris Blizzard's blog [http://www.0xdeadbeef.com/weblog/?p=359 entry]. | ||