Web Development

Understanding the Role and Risks of Browser Plugins Introduction to Browser Plugins Browser plugins are external software components that enhance the capabilities of web browsers. They allow for the integration of additional features that the browser itself does not natively support. Some common uses of plugins include video playback (such as Flash), interactive applications (like Java), or document viewing (for example, PDF plugins). These tools became essential in the early internet era when browsers had limited multimedia and interactive features. Over time, however, the development of web technologies like HTML5,…