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26th August 2015, 09:35 | #1 |
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| Firefox to adopt Chrome-like extension framework Multi-process support for Firefox is coming, and Mozilla has announced changes to the browser's plug-in underpinnings with an eye on that multi-process future. The company is introducing a new add-on development API called WebExtensions, which it says will allow for the development of more secure, cross-compatible browser add-ons. It's also requiring that all add-ons be reviewed and signed before they can be used with Firefox. WebExtensions is Blink-compatible, which should allow developers to port their Chrome, Safari, or Opera extensions quickly. WebExtensions will also make use of permissions. Plug-ins will have to announce what features and data they need access to, ... http://techreport.com/news/28886/fir...sion-framework |
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