Building chrome extensions - Oliver Dunk

Join Ido Evergreen and Oliver Dunk from the Google Chrome extension team as they delve into the world of Chrome extensions. This episode covers everything from the basics of building and publishing extensions to the Chrome Web Store to essential security practices and monetization strategies. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this conversation is packed with insights to help you succeed. Link to Documentation: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions Oliver Links https://oliverdunk.com/ https://x.com/oliverdunk_ https://bsky.app/profile/oliverdunk.com TimeStamp : 00:00 Introduction 04:36 - What problems extension solve 06:24 - When should devs not develop an extension 07:38 - Getting started building an extension 10:28 - Tools and libraries 14:49 - Manifest 3 20:08 - Learning curve of Chrome extensions 26:47 - Context switching between building for the wen and extensions 30:02 - Storage in Chrome extensions 34:50 - Navigating permissions in Chrome extensions 40:55 - Security best practice 45:22 - Timeline to approve Chrome extensions 53:34 - Future of Chrome extensions