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Title:

Firefox Extensions: Steroids for Web Applications

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Organizer:
Tim Rosenblatt, Cloudspace
Description:
Follow in the steps of StumbleUpon and del.icio.us! By creating extensions, you can establish a constant presence, even when users aren't at your site. Attendees will learn how to integrate a Firefox extension with a web service, best practices, and great resources for going beyond the presentation.
Questions
Answered:
  1. Why care about Firefox extensions?
  2. What are best practices for linking an extension with a web application
  3. How do I find documentation for building a Firefox extension?
  4. When I know the browser supports what a feature, but the documentation doesn't have it, what are tips for going through Firefox source code?
  5. Why doesn't [arbitrary Javascript library] work in an extension? What external Javascript libraries *can* I use to help me in development?
  6. What are some Javascript tips that will help me build a smooth extension?
  7. How can I store user preferences in Firefox?
  8. How can I work within/around the browser's security sandbox without increasing vulnerabilities? (how to do good message passing, and not pass arbitrary code, read John's friend's article on this subject and ask for tips)
  9. How do I build a slick GUI for my interface? (HTML or XUL, tips for using HTML and how to communicate between layers)
  10. How do I become a better extension programmer by learning from other extensions?
Level:
Advanced
Category:
Type:
Solo
Event:
SXSW Interactive 2009
Greg Allard
on 11/8/08
This one sounds really interesting. Having a firefox extension is the only reason I use some websites, so it would be a good idea to add one to some of the things I am creating.
Michael Orr
on 11/8/08
This presentation is going to be awesome! I'll definitely be going to it.
Thomas W
on 11/8/08
I need this presentation so hard.
Dan Paulson
on 11/8/08
Can never get enough FF Extension love.
Jared Brandt
on 11/8/08
Looking forward to it especially the linking with the extension/web service.
Todd Sampson
on 11/8/08
Great stuff Tim. Can't wait to see the presentation.
Paul Kruger
on 12/8/08
I would love to learn more about ff extensions.
Chastity Blankenship
on 12/8/08
I totally want to learn more about integrating extensions to web services! Rockin'.
Jason Buckner
on 12/8/08
I'm interested in learning more about developing for FF. This will be useful for some projects I'm working on.
Kitzzy Aviles
on 12/8/08
This sounds like a great session.
Billy McClure
on 19/8/08
immediate gratification through browser integration of ui elements on a site is the way to go these days. i've personally worked with tim and heard bits of this presentation, and i gotta say i can't wait to see the final presentation.
Kristin Martin
on 20/8/08
Sounds interesting! I would love to hear more about this.
Tim Rosenblatt
on 20/8/08
Thanks to everyone for the comments. I'm super psyched about this presentation, and I've got a few ideas for some demo extensions which I'll be releasing on my site in the run-up to the presentation.

If anyone has questions directly for me, about this specific presentation or just extensions in general, you can comment on them here, or catch me via email tim-at-timrosenblatt.com
John Sampson
on 21/8/08
Developer or product, I would suggest that seeing a presentation on FF Extensions will be highly educational - at a min, will definitely spark some creative thoughts for your own products/services. Having worked with Tim on an extension, clearly he knows the topic inside and out. Can't wait to see the demo extensions!
Shannon Francis
on 24/8/08
Firefox extensions could prove to be a useful tool at work as well. I've always envisioned a Sam Spade-like FF extension for tracking down spammers and malware at work. I think this will be a great presentation!
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on 16/6/09
awesome
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on 7/8/09
sounds interesting!
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on 18/8/09

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online games
on 26/9/09
Sounds interesting! I would love to hear more about this.
Convert MTS Files
on 27/10/09
Good idea for a panel. Case studies ARE good. :)
MOD Converter
on 29/11/09
Yes.Great stuff Tim. Can't wait to see the presentation.
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