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What is a Joomla component, and how does it differ from modules and plugins?

What is a Joomla component, and how does it differ from modules and plugins?

Answer: A Joomla component is like the main application of your website (e.g., a shop, a forum, a photo gallery).

Here’s how it differs from modules and plugins:

Modules are smaller, widget-like elements that display content in designated areas of your template (like sidebars). Think of them as building blocks you can place around your component.
Plugins extend Joomla’s core functionality or the functionality of components and modules. They work behind the scenes, reacting to specific events.

Think of it like this:

Component: The house itself (shop, forum)
Modules: Decorations you place around the house (weather widget, recent posts)
Plugins: Hidden systems that enhance the house (security system, automatic lights)

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