contrib
- noun
- /kənˈtrɪb/
- Jargon
- Many programmers use the contrib section to share their custom modules with the community.
Examples
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If I could have just one thing on your list, it would be django.contrib.search.
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The contrib directory includes various plugins created by third-party developers.
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For instance, most of the contrib parts don't work.
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all* = excluding non-free and contrib repos...
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Contrib apps: No django.contrib.search.
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Every time someone talks about django.contrib.search, they start going on about indexing, relevancy, scaling, and so forth.
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In most cases, it'll actually be pretty easy: things like django-evolution and djangosearch are getting to the point where we could start thinking about bundling into django.contrib; that'll be awesome.
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You can find useful tools in the contrib folder that enhance the software's functionality.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Contrib is a short form of contribute or contribution, built from con- 'together' and trib 'to give'. In software a contrib folder holds things people have 'given' to the project, like add-ons, plugins, or extra scripts.