MediaWiki Extension System

A MediaWiki Extension System is a software module system that provides additional functionality (for MediaWiki platform customization).

• Context:
  • It can (typically) add custom features through extension hooks.
  • It can (typically) modify system behavior via extension configuration.
  • It can (typically) extend API capability through extension endpoints.
  • It can (often) integrate external services via extension interfaces.
  • It can (often) enhance user interface with extension components.
  • ...
  • It can range from being a Simple Feature Addition to being a Complex Platform Enhancement, depending on its functionality scope.
  • ...
• Examples:
  • Extension Types, such as:
    • Core Extensions, such as:
      • Parser Extension for content processing.
      • Special Page Extension for custom interfaces.
    • Integration Extensions, such as:
      • API Extension for additional endpoints.
      • Authentication Extension for login methods.
  • ...
• Counter-Examples:
  • Core Modification, which alters base code.
  • Theme Change, which only affects appearance.
• See: Plugin Architecture, MediaWiki Core, Extension Development.

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