Front-End Extension

A Front-End Extension is a software subsystem that extend or add functionality to a front-end development stack.

• AKA: Front-End Plugin.
• Example(s):
  • Salesforce Lightning Extension (in Salesforce Lightning).
  • …
• See: Front-End Software.

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References

2023

• chat.openai.com
  • Q: Front-end extensions are software tools or libraries that extend or add functionality to a front-end web development stack. A front-end web development stack typically includes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and is used to build the user interface of a web application. Front-end extensions can include frameworks, libraries, and other tools that help developers build more complex and interactive user interfaces. Some examples of front-end extensions include:
    • JavaScript libraries like React, Angular, and Vue.js.
    • CSS frameworks like Bootstrap and Foundation
    • Tools for building and managing front-end assets, like Webpack and Grunt
    • Tools for testing and debugging front-end code, like Jest and Chrome DevTools.
  • Front-end extensions can be used to add features like routing, state management, and data visualization to a front-end web application, and can help developers build powerful and feature-rich user interfaces more quickly and efficiently.

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