extensionpoint
Extension point is a design pattern and APIs in software development, particularly in Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP) and other related frameworks. It enables third-party developers to extend or modify the behavior of a system by implementing specific interfaces and registering their implementations with the system.
The concept of extension point was introduced by IBM as a way to allow developers to add
Extension points typically consist of a handler interface, a registry, and a mechanism for registering handlers
In Eclipse RCP, extension points are used extensively to allow plugins to extend the functionality of the
Some of the benefits of using extension points include decoupling the codebase from external dependencies, enabling
Overall, extension points provide a powerful mechanism for enabling third-party extensions and customization in software systems,