Fuchsia is an open source project that is inclusive by design, from the architecture of the platform to the open source community that we’re building.
Applying the principles of inclusion through these dual lenses is a challenge we embrace. We have not yet achieved all of our goals, but we’re committed to doing the work to uphold this principle with the help of our developer community.
Fuchsia Interface Definition Language (FIDL) allows diverse clients and services to interoperate
Fuchsia is highly extensible: developers can create components using the language and environment they prefer. Both components and FIDL protocols are accessible to any runtime. Software from different runtimes can integrate together to form a cohesive experience. Fuchsia simplifies the development model, making nearly all user space software a component, from system services to end-user applications.
Fuchsia Driver Framework allows for a diverse hardware ecosystem
Fuchsia aims to have a binary-stable interface for drivers. In this approach, developers can write drivers once and these drivers will continue to work as Fuchsia evolves. There’s no need to modify or recompile drivers when there’s an update to Fuchsia. This allows for a large hardware ecosystem that is scalable and easier to maintain.
Fuchsia's emulator (FEMU) makes it easier for most development environments to run Fuchsia
FEMU allows you to test Fuchsia components and applications without needing a Fuchsia device. FEMU looks and behaves like a Fuchsia device, with the exception that no paving is required. FEMU simulates different processes and environments that any developer can use to test and build Fuchsia.
Guidelines and resources are available to help Fuchsia developers
Google and the Fuchsia team are committed to preserving and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community. As an open source effort, we welcome high-quality, well-tested contributions from all. Our code of conduct is in place to ensure that community discussions are productive and kind.
Respectful code practices reduce harm and bias
Fuchsia's values include treating each other with dignity. It’s important that everyone can contribute without facing the harmful effects of bias and discrimination. Our respectful code guidelines aim to eliminate terms that perpetuate discrimination in our codebase, user interfaces, and documentation.
Our bug tracking system and mailing lists are public
The open source community can stay informed about Fuchsia updates and progress by joining our mailing lists. Fuchsia invites developers to contribute and report issues though our bug tracking system. The Fuchsia project uses Gerrit's web-based UI to manage code and documentation reviews.
Fuchsia is a work in progress
As the project evolves, Fuchsia is striving to be as open as possible about the state of the code and roadmap. The Fuchsia RFC process aims to provide a consistent and transparent path for making project-wide, technical decisions.
