Jul 4, 2024 · Databases

Designing Bugzilla for Multi‑Database Support: A Case Study

The article recounts how the Bugzilla project, originally tied to a single proprietary database (OldDB), was refactored to support multiple databases—including NewDB—through a comprehensive redesign that involved breaking the work into smaller, well‑tested tasks, improving maintainability and expanding support to four database systems.

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Designing Bugzilla for Multi‑Database Support: A Case Study

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May 29, 2023 · Information Security

Why Firefox’s Full‑Screen VPN Ads Spark Outrage and How to Block Them

Recent users reported that Firefox displays intrusive full‑screen VPN ads that freeze the browser, violate Mozilla’s privacy principles, and sparked community backlash, leading to a bug‑tracking saga and eventual removal of the ads with suggested ad‑blocking workarounds.

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Why Firefox’s Full‑Screen VPN Ads Spark Outrage and How to Block Them