Hi, > >> 3. And using extension hooks with explicit calls instead of checking user > >> set configurations flags for removing timestamp data from header. > This it's > >> suggested will allow better handling of messages received/sent in the > >> background by Thunderbird. > > Yes, that's correct. Figuring out how to do this and doing it properly > > is the only blocker > > Right, so start with fixing the preference setting system using > extension hooks instead of preference flags. > Then work with the new preference system on issues #6314, #6315. > Finally, verify stability across different MUA's,MTA's for the updated > patches, submit the patch request to #902573 & #902580 and work with > Mozilla for patch request acceptance.
Right, that's pretty much about it! > Does this process flow sound reasonable ? > Should I give a more elaborate write-up on the it for you to proof-read > or should I just give you the final project proposal for proof-reading ? Submitting the final project proposal is a good idea so that other mentors can also go through it (whether on Melange, or if you want to make it public, that is up to you.) > The only prior experience I have with extension development was on Gnome > and it was minimal. But I've started reading up on extension development > in Thunderbird and the Torbirdy code. > Should be able to run by you a more detailed project proposal soon. Which is OK, but do note as stated in the project description, this project requires good (working?) knowledge of both C++ and JavaScript. We can get into the specifics once you submit the proposal. -- Sukhbir _______________________________________________ tor-dev mailing list [email protected] https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-dev
