DevTools would like to get involved earlier in the implementation process for new platform features.
In particular, we'd like to head towards a world where: 1. Platform features are architected in such a way from the start that adding debugging / instrumentation is (relatively) easy 2. DevTools for a feature are discussed early on in a bug that interested parties can follow while the platform feature is being implemented By working with the platform team as features are developed (instead of afterwards), we can discuss any debugging and instrumentation APIs our tools may need, give feedback as we start to build tools, etc. We're hoping this will help us to release tools closer to the time frame that the platform features are available. Tools for new features should increase adoption of those features, as they make it easier for web developers to explore and understand them. The DevTools team has recently discussed[1] this, and we thought becoming more integrated in the platform "Intent to Implement" process would be a good thing to do. Specifically, we'd like to have a "DevTools" line in the "intent to implement" template[2] which would link to a bug on building tools for the feature for further discussion. Thoughts? (Replies to dev-platform.) [1]: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/mozilla.dev.developer-tools/fZOxb3t0Npk/discussion [2]: https://wiki.mozilla.org/WebAPI/ExposureGuidelines#Intent_to_Implement - Ryan _______________________________________________ dev-platform mailing list dev-platform@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-platform
