Plugines
Plugines are modular software components designed to extend the functionality of a host application. Though the term is often spelled "plugin," the variant "plugines" is sometimes used colloquially or in older documentation. Plugines operate by adhering to a predefined interface or API offered by the host software. This interface governs how the plugine receives data, processes it, and returns results, allowing seamless integration without modifying the core code base.
Historically, plugines emerged in the 1990s alongside first-generation web browsers, which used them to support multimedia
Types of plugines vary by purpose. Some provide new user interface elements, while others enable data import/export,
In practice, developers often distribute plugines through official repositories or marketplaces, allowing users to search, install,