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An applet is the code part of a plasmoid, | |||
technically because it provides a Plasma::Applet object. To users, this will | |||
be an implementation detail they probably never see. | |||
====Plasmoid==== | ====Plasmoid==== | ||
A plasmoid is the combination of files that go into creating a plasma plugin. | A plasmoid is the combination of files that go into creating a plasma plugin. | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 10 October 2007
Plasma
Cool stuff
Applet
An applet is the code part of a plasmoid, technically because it provides a Plasma::Applet object. To users, this will be an implementation detail they probably never see.
Plasmoid
A plasmoid is the combination of files that go into creating a plasma plugin. This includes:
- metadata (e.g. .desktop files) - svg images - configuration definitions (KConfigXT) - code (either something Kross groks or a compiled c++ library) - ...
Corona
Where the activity happens
Containment
What contains the plasma
Data Engine
Powers the gears that connect to the applet