plugins

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Definition

Software add-ons that extend functionality, much like accessories for your digital wardrobe—except these can crash your entire system if they're incompatible. They're the reason your browser can block ads, your music software can sound like a vintage synthesizer, and your WordPress site loads slower than dial-up internet. The digital equivalent of "some assembly required," plugins promise convenience but often deliver dependency hell.

Example Usage

I installed a simple SEO plugin, which then required four other plugins to function, each of which broke something else on my website.

Source: Common software terminology

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