Extensions should be able to add Components

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Python implementation of LabThings, based on the Flask microframework

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Extensions should be able to add Components #6

Open jtc42 opened 4 years ago

jtc42 commented 4 years ago

Eventually, Extensions may become the backbone of constructing an LT app

Example of use: OFM with spectrometer: All spectrometer logic (functions, component, and views) can be handled by the extension

rwb27 commented 3 years ago

I've been thinking about this some more in relation to making it easier to swap stages, for example; is the notion of a Component already defined anywhere?

rwb27 commented 3 years ago

OK, mostly for my reference:

Components are Python objects that get attached to the LabThing, with a name. This means they may be referenced by name rather than value.
Extensions are not Components (currently). Should they be? It would allow one extension to be made aware of the registration of another extension through the on_component mechanism and means you don't need to worry about whether you are looking for an Extension or a SomethingElse...