Software Extension Capability

A Software Extension Capability is a software capability that can support software extension tasks to augment software system functionality.

• AKA: Software Extensibility Feature, Application Extension Mechanism.
• Context:
  • It can typically enable Software Extension Development through software extension APIs.
  • It can typically support Software Extension Plugins via software extension frameworks.
  • It can typically maintain Software Extension Compatibility across software extension versions.
  • It can typically provide Software Extension Documentation for software extension developers.
  • It can typically enforce Software Extension Security through software extension sandboxing.
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  • It can often facilitate Software Extension Discovery in software extension marketplaces.
  • It can often manage Software Extension Lifecycles through software extension managers.
  • It can often enable Software Extension Configuration via software extension settings.
  • It can often support Software Extension Dependencys with software extension resolvers.
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  • It can range from being a Static Software Extension Capability to being a Dynamic Software Extension Capability, depending on its software extension loading model.
  • It can range from being a Limited Software Extension Capability to being a Comprehensive Software Extension Capability, depending on its software extension scope.
  • It can range from being a Proprietary Software Extension Capability to being an Open Software Extension Capability, depending on its software extension accessibility.
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  • It can implement Software Extension Protocols for software extension communication.
  • It can utilize Software Extension Registries for software extension management.
  • It can leverage Software Extension Patterns for software extension architecture.
  • It can employ Software Extension Tools for software extension development.
  • It can adopt Software Extension Standards for software extension interoperability.
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• Example(s):
  • Plugin-Based Software Extension Capabilities, such as:
    • Browser Software Extension Capability supporting software extension web addons.
    • IDE Software Extension Capability enabling software extension code tools.
    • CMS Software Extension Capability allowing software extension content modules.
  • API-Based Software Extension Capabilities, such as:
    • REST API Software Extension Capability through software extension HTTP endpoints.
    • GraphQL Software Extension Capability via software extension query schemas.
    • SDK Software Extension Capability providing software extension libraries.
  • Advanced Software Extension Capabilities, such as:
    • AI-Native Extension Capability integrating software extension AI components.
    • Scriptable Software Extension Capability using software extension scripting languages.
    • Component-Based Software Extension Capability with software extension modular architecture.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Closed Software System, which prohibits software extension third-party additions.
  • Hardcoded Software Feature, which lacks software extension flexibility.
  • Monolithic Software Application, which prevents software extension modular enhancements.
• See: Software Plugin Architecture, Software Extension Framework, Software Extensibility Pattern, Application Programming Interface.

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