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diff --git a/remote/doc/Building.md b/remote/doc/Building.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..93b8ef8cdb --- /dev/null +++ b/remote/doc/Building.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +Building +======== + +The remote agent is included in the default Firefox build, but only +ships on the Firefox Nightly release channel: + + % ./mach run --remote-debugging-port + +The source code can be found under [remote/ in central]. + +There are two build modes to choose from: + +Full build mode +--------------- + +The remote agent supports only Firefox, and is included when you +build in the usual way: + + % ./mach build + +When you make changes to XPCOM component files you need to rebuild +in order for the changes to take effect. The most efficient way to +do this, provided you haven’t touched any compiled code (C++ or Rust): + + % ./mach build faster + +Component files include the likes of components.conf, +RemoteAgent.manifest, moz.build files, and jar.mn. +All the JS modules (files ending with `.jsm`) are symlinked into +the build and can be changed without rebuilding. +The remote agent’s startup code found under remote/startup/ +is written in Rust and requires rebuilds when changed. + +You may also opt out of building the remote agent entirely by setting +the `--disable-cdp` build flag in your [mozconfig]: + + ac_add_options --disable-cdp + + +Artifact mode +------------- + +You may also use [artifact builds] when working on the remote agent. +This fast build mode downloads pre-built components from the Mozilla +build servers, rendering local compilation unnecessary. To use +them, place this in your [mozconfig]: + + ac_add_options --enable-artifact-builds + + +[remote/ in central]: https://searchfox.org/mozilla-central/source/remote +[mozconfig]: ../build/buildsystem/mozconfigs.html +[artifact builds]: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Developer_guide/Build_Instructions/Artifact_builds |