plugin-based application

[ˈplʌɡɪn beɪst ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: plugin-based applications / aplicações baseadas em plugins
aplicação baseada em plugins
1. A software application designed with an architecture that allows third-party software modules (plugins) to extend or modify its functionality without altering the core application code
Firefox is a plugin-based application that allows users to install extensions for additional features.
Firefox é uma aplicação baseada em plugins que permite aos usuários instalar extensões para funcionalidades adicionais.
2. An application whose primary design pattern relies on a modular plugin system to add features, capabilities, or customizations
WordPress is a popular plugin-based application used for creating websites and blogs.
WordPress é uma aplicação baseada em plugins popular usada para criar sites e blogs.
The term 'plugin-based application' is commonly used in both Brazilian and American tech communities. In Brazil, developers often refer to this architecture pattern when discussing WordPress, GIMP, Eclipse, and other popular extensible software. The concept emphasizes flexibility and community-driven development, which is particularly valued in open-source software communities that are active in both regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extensible applicationmodular applicationplugin architecture applicationapplication with plugin support
Antonyms / Antônimos
monolithic applicationstandalone applicationclosed-source application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação baseada em plugins
Most common and widely understood term in Brazil
São Paulo
aplicação com arquitetura de plugins
More technical variant used in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
aplicação baseada em plugins
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
aplicação baseada em plugins
European Portuguese uses the same term with minor pronunciation differences

Related Words

pluginextensionmoduleadd-onAPImiddlewaresoftware architecturemodular design

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug and play
extensible by design
modular architecture
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