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contrib

contrib

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A project folder that holds extra add-ons made by users
  • noun
  • /kənˈtrɪb/
  • Jargon
translation icon : directorio contrib
  • Many programmers use the contrib section to share their custom modules with the community.

Examples

  • 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.

  • 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

contrib singular
contribs plural

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.