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1/20/2025 · 3 min read

Comparing game development using C and SDL vs. Godot vs. Web

A post comparing and contrasting game development using C and SDL, Godot, and a pure web approach, from a cross-platform perspective.

1/10/2025 · 3 min read

Observability in Godot Web games with Highlight.io

Learn how to enable observability for Godot Web games for errors and session record/replay with highlight.io to see how people play your game

1/10/2025 · 4 min read

Cross-Browser Extensions Using React, Astro, Svelte, +more

Step-by-step guide to creating a web extension in React, Astro, Svelte, and Angular for Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, and Safari.

1/1/2025 · 3 min read

My Modern Website Hosting Stack for 2025 using Astro

Discover my modern approach to hosting and optimizing websites for performance, reliability, and efficiency using Astro, Azure and CloudFlare.

6/15/2019 · 4 min read

Browser Engine Diversity: Lessons from Vectiv, IE, and Apple

The Importance of Browser Engine Diversity: A Lesson from Vectiv and my experience with the IE browser monopoly, guest-starring Apple

11/15/2017 · 2 min read

Announcing a new owner for Firefox Add-ons Manager component

Announcing a New Owner for the Add-ons Manager in Firefox, the component that manages extensions and themes. Links to more information about WebExtensions.

11/30/2016 · 2 min read

about:addons in React: exploration, and a prototype

Exploring a React version of Firefox's about:addons as a proof-of-concept to replace XBL and XUL, with an emphasis on reusable components and state management.

11/30/2016 · 2 min read

Exploring Firefox Add-on Manager in Rust: Enums and Match

Experimenting with a toy version of Firefox's Add-on Manager in Rust, exploring its core components and comparing Rust's features like enums and match.

11/28/2014 · 3 min read

Better Source Code Browsing With FreeBSD and Mozilla DXR

Implementing DXR, Mozilla's static analysis and code browsing tool, to improve source code comprehension and navigation within FreeBSD's complex codebase.

6/21/2014 · 2 min read

Quickly deploying Socorro to power Mozilla's crash-stats

Quickly deploying Socorro, the powerful software behind Mozilla's crash-stats service, with this straightforward guide.

4/18/2013 · 1 min read

Etherpad 2013 Meetup Videos now available on Youtube

A post about migrating Mozilla's Etherpad install from the original Etherpad to Etherpad Lite. It includes a YouTube video series from the 2013 Etherpad meetup.

12/8/2012 · 3 min read

How to capture and replay HTTP POST requests using tcpdump

A tutorial on how to capture and replay HTTP POST requests using tcpdump, a case study for testing changes in a Mozilla crash-stats service.

3/1/2012 · 1 min read

WebKit Adopts Mozilla GraphServer for Performance Tracking

The WebKit project adopts Mozilla's graph server, leveraging shared tools to enhance performance tracking and foster collaboration in open web development.

5/24/2011 · 2 min read

Perf-O-Matic: Hacking on graphs 2.0 is fun and easy

Guide on contributing to and using perf-o-matic 2.0, with setup instructions and how to add features, fix bugs, or use your own data.

5/24/2011 · 2 min read

Launch of Graphs 2.0: Real-Time Access to Production Data

Announcing the launch of version 2.0 of the graphs.mozilla.org platform, with real-time access to production data.

5/18/2011 · 1 min read

Vagrant VM Config for Socorro: Puppet Setup and CI Insights

Sharing a Vagrant virtual machine config for Socorro development, automating setup with Puppet, thoughts on continuous integration for publishing VM appliances.

3/24/2011 · 1 min read

Updates on Perf-o-matic 2.0 and Replacing Graphserver UI

Announcement and updates about the new perf-o-matic 2.0 interface. Progress on replacing the existing Mozilla Graphserver UI.

6/29/2010 · 1 min read

Testing gzip encoding on Tinderbox-stage to boost speed

Testing gzip encoding on Tinderbox-stage to boost loading speeds. Share your feedback and help refine this performance improvement!

2/19/2009 · 2 min read

HTML5 canvas love: exploring its use in web development

Exploring the HTML5 canvas and its use in web development, including discussions about excanvas for IE support and comparisons with SVG.

2/15/2009 · 4 min read

Evolving beyond Mozilla Tinderbox: to Buildbot and beyond

Journey from Tinderbox CI/CD to modern continuous integration practices, exploring how Momentum enhances deployment workflows and development automation.

9/19/2008 · 1 min read

I accidentally the whole Meme(me): a meme challenge response

A meme challenge where participants share an unedited picture of themselves, following simple instructions to capture an authentic, unfiltered moment.

7/30/2008 · 6 min read

Simplifying and speeding up the serving of Firefox updates

A discussion on simplifying and improving the process of configuring and serving updates for Mozilla-based applications

7/11/2008 · 6 min read

Releases on tap: Addressing Mozilla's Automation Challenges

Streamlining Software Releases with Automation. Discussions on Mozilla and Firefox's unique challenges when it comes to release engineering.

7/9/2008 · 1 min read

Exploring the new openSUSE hosted build service (2008)

Exploring openSUSE Build Service: A Cross-Distro Packaging Solution. Ideas about cloud computing build and release services.

7/8/2008 · 3 min read

OS as software delivery platform, or competing app vendor?

Rethinking OS Vendors: A Platform-First Approach. Should OS vendors be competing with application developers, or providing essential services?

4/8/2008 · 3 min read

Learning strategies: Insights on math and algorithms

Insights on math and algorithm learning strategies, exploring breadth-first learning, analysis, and blending music, programming, and physics.

4/8/2008 · 4 min read

On moving from Tinderbox to Buildbot (for reals this time)

Transitioning Mozilla to Buildbot for Continuous Integration, moving fully away from the venerable Mozilla Tinderbox CI

4/2/2008 · 1 min read

Leaving MoCo after an incredible experience (2008)

Announcing departure from Mozilla Corporation after an incredible experience and transition to CustomWeather, Inc.

3/19/2008 · 1 min read

Breakout! Building a classic game using HTML5 Canvas

Building a basic Breakout clone with JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas, a fun project to practice coding and create a classic game.

3/4/2008 · 1 min read

moving 1.8 nightlies to release machines March 5 2008

Announcement about migrating nightly production to release machines for the 1.8 branch for Firefox releases, with a list of impacted machines

2/15/2008 · 2 min read

moving nightly Mozilla1.8 Firefox to release automation

Streamlining Mozilla 1.8 Nightly Builds with Release Automation, with links to bugzilla and more information. Tinderbox still in use, with help from BuildBot.

1/22/2008 · 1 min read

Empowering Volunteers: Lessons from Politics and Open Source

Volunteers bring passion and purpose, not just labor. Empower them to contribute their best, whether in politics or open-source projects.

1/17/2008 · 2 min read

Launch of Tinderbox JSON API (0.1): Simplified Data Access

Launch of the Tinderbox JSON API (tinderboxJsonApi 0.1), a simpler and more accessible way to interact with Tinderbox data.

1/10/2008 · 3 min read

Build-on-Checkin Automation: Concerns and System Trade-Offs

Addressing concerns regarding build-on-checkin automation. Contrasting the trade-offs for the current and proposed systems.

12/29/2007 · 1 min read

Improving Firefox Builds with CI and Performance Testing

Improving Firefox Build and Performance Testing. Discussions on continuous integration and building only as needed.

12/19/2007 · 1 min read

Automating Mozilla 1.8 Releases with Buildbot Nightlies

Setting up release automation for the Mozilla 1.8 branch using Buildbot to generate nightly and dependent builds

12/6/2007 · 2 min read

Migrating Mozilla Automation from Tinderbox to Buildbot

Migrating from Tinderbox to Buildbot for Mozilla automation, improving cycle times, centralized management, and closer alignment between nightly and release.

11/25/2007 · 2 min read

Updates on the process of migrating Tinderbox to Buildbot

Transitioning Firefox Nightly Builds to a new release automation CI/CD system based on Buildbot instead of Mozilla's venerably Tinderbox

9/2/2007 · 1 min read

JSON Mode and Performance Upgrade: now with 100% more AJAX

Introduction of a more AJAX-driven Tinderbox waterfall, using the new Tinderbox JSON output mode. The post discusses performance improvements.

9/2/2007 · 2 min read

Hands-Off Firefox Releases with Buildbot: Speed & Efficiency

Progress towards hands-off releases for Firefox with Buildbot-enabled release automation, aimed at improving the speed and efficiency.

8/29/2007 · 2 min read

Tinderbox JSON Update: Testing and UI Backend Insights

Tinderbox JSON Output Update, and a call for testing. Discussion into current UI techniques and using Mozilla Tinderbox as a backend.

5/20/2007 · 4 min read

Releases: On Bootstraps, And Pulling Oneself Up By One's

Explore how Bootstrap automation scripts enhance release quality and ensure consistency for streamlined development workflows.

2/10/2007 · 3 min read

Buildbot 'try' support for one-off Mozilla Firefox builds

Exploring Buildbot integration for Mozilla, including the creation of a custom Buildbot 'try' server for one-off builds.

11/1/2006 · 3 min read

The Automaton: Automating Firefox and Thunderbird releases

Automating the release process for Firefox and Thunderbird with a custom workflow, using tools like Buildbot, SVK, and Subversion.

10/14/2006 · 3 min read

Mozilla Release Automation Update: Progress and Challenges

An update on the progress of release automation at Mozilla, discussing the completed steps, challenges faced in automation and verification.

9/29/2006 · 3 min read

Automation, Buildbot, trying svk for version control

Implementing release automation for Mozilla using Buildbot, exploring distributed development workflows and version control optimization with SVK and CVS.