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# [Understanding the plugin concept](https://blog.millertchris.com/understanding-the-plugin-concept?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Plugins are the bedrock for any thriving open-source ecosystem that allows developers to extend the platform's core functionality. Look around, and you'll find that nearly all platforms and frameworks have plugins, although some might call them modul...

Jul 31, 2021 · 2 min read · blog.millertchris.com  
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