extensionale
Extensionale is a term used in software design to describe systems that are designed to be extended by external modules or plugins without requiring changes to the core codebase. The concept emphasizes explicit extension points, a well-defined plugin interface, and a lightweight plugin manager that can discover, load, and version-control extensions at runtime or during deployment.
Core characteristics include extension points (interfaces or callbacks), a plugin registry or manifest, isolation or sandboxing
Examples: Web browsers provide extensionale capabilities through extensions or add-ons. Content management systems such as WordPress
History and related concepts: The term is related to plugin architecture, modular design, and extension points
Challenges: Maintaining stable extension interfaces can be difficult, and third-party plugins may introduce security risks or