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The '''Mozilla application framework''' is a collection of [[cross-platform]] [[software componentry|software component]]s that make up the [[Mozilla]] [[application software|application]]s. It was originally known as '''XPFE''', an [[abbreviation]] of cross-platform front end. It was also known as '''XPToolkit'''. To avoid confusion, it is now referred to as the Mozilla application framework. |
The '''Mozilla application framework''' is a collection of [[cross-platform]] [[software componentry|software component]]s that make up the [[Mozilla]] [[application software|application]]s. It was originally known as '''XPFE''', an [[abbreviation]] of cross-platform front end. It was also known as '''XPToolkit'''. To avoid confusion, it is now referred to as the Mozilla application framework. |
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The following are the various components of the framework: |
The following are the various components of the framework: |
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; Gecko : [[Gecko (layout engine)|Gecko]] is a |
; Gecko : [[Gecko (layout engine)|Gecko]] is a standards-based [[Browser engine|layout engine]] designed for performance and portability. |
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; Necko : Necko provides an extensible API for several layers of networking from transport to presentation layers. |
; Necko : Necko provides an extensible API for several layers of networking from transport to presentation layers. |
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; XUL : [[XUL]] is the basis of [[user interface]]. It is an application of [[XML]] that defines various user |
; XUL : [[XUL]] is the basis of [[user interface]]. It is an application of [[XML]] that defines various user interface elements, mostly [[GUI widget|widgets]], control elements, templates, etc. It is similar in many ways to [[HTML]]. |
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; XBL : [[XBL]] allows one to define |
; XBL : [[XBL]] allows one to define their own widget for use in XUL. |
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; XPCOM : [[XPCOM]] is an object interface that allows interfacing between any programming language for which a binding has been developed |
; XPCOM : [[XPCOM]] is an object interface that allows interfacing between any programming language for which a binding has been developed |
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; XPConnect : [[XPConnect]] is the binding between XPCOM and [[JavaScript]]. |
; XPConnect : [[XPConnect]] is the binding between XPCOM and [[JavaScript]]. |
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; XPInstall : [[XPInstall]] is a technology for installing small packages like [[Add-on (Mozilla)|extension]]s and themes into Mozilla applications in form of installation archives known as [[XPI]]. |
; XPInstall : [[XPInstall]] is a technology for installing small packages like [[Add-on (Mozilla)|extension]]s and themes into Mozilla applications in form of installation archives known as [[XPI]]. |
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; Web services : Mozilla includes built-in support for popular [[web service]]s standards [[XML-RPC]], [[SOAP]] (dropped since Gran Paradiso Alpha 7<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=332174|title=Bug 332174 - Drop SOAP support|date=August 11, 2008|website=Bugzilla@Mozilla |
; Web services : Mozilla includes built-in support for popular [[web service]]s standards, specifically; [[XML-RPC]], [[SOAP]] (dropped since Gran Paradiso Alpha 7<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=332174|title=Bug 332174 - Drop SOAP support|date=August 11, 2008|website=Bugzilla@Mozilla|access-date=April 15, 2016}}</ref>), and [[Web Services Description Language|WSDL]] as well as a simple [[XMLHttpRequest]] object similar to the one in [[Internet Explorer]]. |
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; Others : The framework supports a number of open or common standards, including [[Document Type Definition|DTD]], [[Resource Description Framework|RDF]], [[XSL Transformations|XSLT]]/[[XPath]], [[MathML]], [[Scalable Vector Graphics|SVG]], [[JavaScript]], [[SQL]], [[Lightweight Directory Access Protocol|LDAP]], etc. |
; Others : The framework supports a number of open or common standards, including [[Document Type Definition|DTD]], [[Resource Description Framework|RDF]], [[XSL Transformations|XSLT]]/[[XPath]], [[MathML]], [[Scalable Vector Graphics|SVG]], [[JavaScript]], [[SQL]], [[Lightweight Directory Access Protocol|LDAP]], etc. |
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*[[Boxee]] media center software |
*[[Boxee]] media center software |
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*[[Instantbird]] instant messaging client |
*[[Instantbird]] instant messaging client |
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==See also== |
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*[[XULRunner]] |
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*[[Chromium Embedded Framework]] (CEF) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* Syd Logan: <cite>Cross-Platform Development in C++: Building Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows Applications</cite>, Addison-Wesley, 2007. {{ISBN|0-321-24642-X}} |
* Syd Logan: <cite>Cross-Platform Development in C++: Building Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows Applications</cite>, Addison-Wesley, 2007. {{ISBN|0-321-24642-X}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Mozilla_Application_Framework_in_Detail The Mozilla Application Framework in Detail] |
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*[http://books.mozdev.org/html/mozilla-chp-1.html Mozilla as Platform] |
*[http://books.mozdev.org/html/mozilla-chp-1.html Mozilla as Platform] |
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*[http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0131423436 Rapid Application Development with Mozilla] - a book by Nigel McFarlane, published by Prentice Hall, part of the Bruce Perens' Open Source Series (freely downloadable in [[PDF]] format) |
*[http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0131423436 Rapid Application Development with Mozilla] - a book by Nigel McFarlane, published by Prentice Hall, part of the Bruce Perens' Open Source Series (freely downloadable in [[PDF]] format) |
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[[Category:Software that uses XUL]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:36, 10 May 2024
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The Mozilla application framework is a collection of cross-platform software components that make up the Mozilla applications. It was originally known as XPFE, an abbreviation of cross-platform front end. It was also known as XPToolkit. To avoid confusion, it is now referred to as the Mozilla application framework.
While similar to generic cross-platform application frameworks like GTK+, Qt and wxWidgets, the intent is to provide a subset of cross-platform functionality suitable for building network applications like web browsers, leveraging the cross-platform functionality already built into the Gecko layout engine.
The following are the various components of the framework:
- Gecko
- Gecko is a standards-based layout engine designed for performance and portability.
- Necko
- Necko provides an extensible API for several layers of networking from transport to presentation layers.
- XUL
- XUL is the basis of user interface. It is an application of XML that defines various user interface elements, mostly widgets, control elements, templates, etc. It is similar in many ways to HTML.
- XBL
- XBL allows one to define their own widget for use in XUL.
- XPCOM
- XPCOM is an object interface that allows interfacing between any programming language for which a binding has been developed
- XPConnect
- XPConnect is the binding between XPCOM and JavaScript.
- XPInstall
- XPInstall is a technology for installing small packages like extensions and themes into Mozilla applications in form of installation archives known as XPI.
- Web services
- Mozilla includes built-in support for popular web services standards, specifically; XML-RPC, SOAP (dropped since Gran Paradiso Alpha 7[1]), and WSDL as well as a simple XMLHttpRequest object similar to the one in Internet Explorer.
- Others
- The framework supports a number of open or common standards, including DTD, RDF, XSLT/XPath, MathML, SVG, JavaScript, SQL, LDAP, etc.
Applications that use the framework[edit]
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- Netscape Navigator 9 web browser
- Mozilla Firefox web browser
- Flock web browser
- Wine compatibility layer (Gecko is used in the built-in web browser component)
- SeaMonkey Internet suite
- Mozilla Thunderbird email client
- ChatZilla IRC client
- KompoZer WYSIWYG web authoring
- Mozilla Sunbird calendar
- Komodo IDE and Komodo Edit since version 5 of both
- Songbird media player
- Former Joost IPTV client
- Celtx screenplay writing application
- Miro internet TV application
- Boxee media center software
- Instantbird instant messaging client
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Bug 332174 - Drop SOAP support". Bugzilla@Mozilla. August 11, 2008. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- Syd Logan: Cross-Platform Development in C++: Building Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows Applications, Addison-Wesley, 2007. ISBN 0-321-24642-X
External links[edit]
- The Mozilla Application Framework in Detail
- Mozilla as Platform
- Rapid Application Development with Mozilla - a book by Nigel McFarlane, published by Prentice Hall, part of the Bruce Perens' Open Source Series (freely downloadable in PDF format)
- MozDev.org: Site for projects based on the Mozilla Application Framework; not affiliated with Mozilla Corp. or the Mozilla Foundation