An introduction presentation to FirefoxOS that was given during a FirefoxOS App Day (hackathon) in Montréal on May 25th, 2013.

1. Introduction to FirefoxOS
Frederic Bourgeon
Mozilla Rep
@FBourgeon

2. Once upon a time...

3. An industry that is locked
Apple Google Microsoft

4. Want to make an app?
1. Sign the contract with
the platform
2. Install a SDK
3. Learn about the
specific language for
the platform and its
APIs
4. Give control to a
distant AppStore over
distribution and user
payment

5. Simple as ABC you say?
ALWAYS
BE
CAREFUL
It can be harmful for the user and for you!

6. An open mobile platform
FirefoxOS
A complete OS for mobile
devices on which apps are
written using HTML,
JavaScript, and CSS.

7. Everything is a web page
Incoming callHome screen

8. The web is the platform
JavaScript interfaces with the devices
(exciting, right?!)

9. And the Marketplace?
It can be used to
enhance discoverability
and monetize easier
But you can sell and
distribute directly as
well!