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Safari Extensions vs Firefox Add-ons

Developers should learn Safari Extensions to create browser-specific tools for macOS and iOS users, particularly when targeting Apple's ecosystem for enhanced web functionality or monetization through the App Store meets developers should learn firefox add-ons to create custom browser tools for debugging, testing, or automating web tasks, such as building extensions for web scraping, accessibility improvements, or api integrations. Here's our take.

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Safari Extensions

Developers should learn Safari Extensions to create browser-specific tools for macOS and iOS users, particularly when targeting Apple's ecosystem for enhanced web functionality or monetization through the App Store

Safari Extensions

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Developers should learn Safari Extensions to create browser-specific tools for macOS and iOS users, particularly when targeting Apple's ecosystem for enhanced web functionality or monetization through the App Store

Pros

  • +Use cases include building ad blockers, productivity enhancers like note-taking tools, and integrations with web services that benefit from Safari's performance and privacy features, such as those leveraging Intelligent Tracking Prevention
  • +Related to: javascript, html-css

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Firefox Add-ons

Developers should learn Firefox Add-ons to create custom browser tools for debugging, testing, or automating web tasks, such as building extensions for web scraping, accessibility improvements, or API integrations

Pros

  • +It's particularly useful for web developers who want to enhance their workflow with browser-specific features or contribute to the open-source ecosystem by publishing add-ons on the Firefox Add-ons store
  • +Related to: javascript, html-css

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Safari Extensions if: You want use cases include building ad blockers, productivity enhancers like note-taking tools, and integrations with web services that benefit from safari's performance and privacy features, such as those leveraging intelligent tracking prevention and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Firefox Add-ons if: You prioritize it's particularly useful for web developers who want to enhance their workflow with browser-specific features or contribute to the open-source ecosystem by publishing add-ons on the firefox add-ons store over what Safari Extensions offers.

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The Bottom Line
Safari Extensions wins

Developers should learn Safari Extensions to create browser-specific tools for macOS and iOS users, particularly when targeting Apple's ecosystem for enhanced web functionality or monetization through the App Store

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