There are two types of custom plugins that currently exist and are in use on the website:
- Snippets
- In general, these are written and organized in the Code Snippets plugin, which allows for updating our site with custom code, rather than updating the functions.php file directly. This provides a safer experience; if bad php code is entered in the Code Snippet, the plugin will not allow it to be activated, saving our site from a fatal crash. Many of these are destined to become full plugins, but the Code Snippets plugin allows us to develop a feature more quickly.
- Plugins
- These are full-blown custom plugins that are developed in a development environment; they usually contain features and configurations that resemble built-in blocks, such as the settings bar on the right.