Hi, what's the difference between `add on` and `extension`?

[markleo]

Hi, what's the difference between add on and extension?
https://doc.qt.io/qt-6/index.html#add-ons-and-extensions

Do they mean the same thing? The differences are not listed in the documentation.

[JonB]

@markleo
I'm not sure whether there is any great significant difference, nor why you would care. If you click the link for All Modules you see various categories, including a (large) one for Add-Ons and a (small) one for Extensions.

[markleo]

@JonB
In order to study attitudes scientifically and carefully, we should be clear about each concept.

[SGaist]

@markleo said in Hi, what's the difference between `add on` and `extension`?:

@JonB
In order to study attitudes scientifically and carefully, we should be clear about each concept.

Hi,

Good point, one more: carefully read the content.

Taken from the page you linked:

Qt add-on and extension modules bring additional value for specific purposes. For more information, see All Modules.

The All Modules page explains each of them.

[JonB]

@SGaist said in Hi, what's the difference between `add on` and `extension`?:

The All Modules page explains each of them.

I already linked to this for the answer, but still got the request for clarification :)

[SGaist]

@JonB indeed, hence my double down :-)

[JonB]

@SGaist Not a problem :) Just not sure what else OP wants.