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Data collection
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===============
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There are different APIs and formats to collect data in Firefox, all suiting different use cases.
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In general, we aim to submit data in a common format where possible. This has several advantages; from common code and tooling to sharing analysis know-how.
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In cases where this isn't possible and more flexibility is needed, we can submit custom pings or consider adding different data formats to existing pings.
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*Note:* Every new data collection must go through a `data collection review <https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/Data_Collection>`_.
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The current data collection possibilities include:
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* :doc:`scalars` allow recording of a single value (string, boolean, a number)
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* :doc:`histograms` can efficiently record multiple data points
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* ``environment`` data records information about the system and settings a session occurs in
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* :doc:`events` can record richer data on individual occurrences of specific actions
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* :doc:`measuring elapsed time <measuring-time>`
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* :doc:`custom pings <custom-pings>`
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* :doc:`stack capture <stack-capture>` allow recording application call stacks
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* :doc:`Use counters <use-counters>` measure the usage of web platform features
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* :doc:`Experiment annotations <experiments>`
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* :doc:`Remote content uptake <uptake>`
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* :doc:`Hybrid Content Telemetry <hybrid-content>` allows recording telemetry from semi-privileged hosted content
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.. toctree::
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:maxdepth: 2
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:titlesonly:
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:hidden:
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:glob:
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scalars
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histograms
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events
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measuring-time
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custom-pings
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stack-capture
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experiments
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uptake
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hybrid-content
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*
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Browser Usage Telemetry
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For more information, see :ref:`browserusagetelemetry`.
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Version History
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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- Firefox 61: Stopped reporting Telemetry Log items (`bug 1443614 <https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1443614>`_).
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