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How can a programmer learn to develop Firefox extensions?

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ywacsm
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I'm a programmer with extensive experience outside the Firefox environment. I've used extensions and want to develop some myself. What language is appropriate, what data & functions are available, how does the extension control the browser session, how do I deal with packaging & installation in my own browser & eventual submission to public availability? Plus anything I've neglected to mention. (I find it hard to believe no one has asked this question before!)

I'm a programmer with extensive experience outside the Firefox environment. I've used extensions and want to develop some myself. What language is appropriate, what data & functions are available, how does the extension control the browser session, how do I deal with packaging & installation in my own browser & eventual submission to public availability? Plus anything I've neglected to mention. (I find it hard to believe no one has asked this question before!)

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Hasan
Hasan
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Try asking in the Mozilla Development forum over at MozillaZine.

"Discuss building things with or for the Mozilla Platform."

OR in https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/