Drawback of extensions

Discussion in 'Rust Development' started by ツンデレラ, May 28, 2017.

  1. ツンデレラ

    ツンデレラ

    Can every os run extensions. And also do some server hosts not allow them. If i make one would it not be able to be used by everyone is my main question
     
    ツンデレラ, May 28, 2017
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  2. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    As long as you don't try to use certain OS-specific features ten you should be fine. Extensions on our site need to go through an approval process and may not be approved still depending on their purpose. Extensions are not sandboxes, so we are cautious when accepting them as there are many hosts that have shared environments. Not all hosts allow manual upload of extensions though, and some may not allow third-party ones either. With no sandbox, there's potential for a lot of malicious behavior.
     
    Wulf, May 28, 2017
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  3. ツンデレラ

    ツンデレラ

    It is possible to compile in runtime from a string though correct? Such as pulling plugin info from a php file and compiling it from the extension?
     
    ツンデレラ, May 29, 2017
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  4. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    Possibly, but I don't really see a point.
     
    Wulf, May 29, 2017
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  5. ツンデレラ

    ツンデレラ

    I can think of a couple reasons for it. For the average plugin not needed though
     
    ツンデレラ, May 29, 2017
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  6. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    It's not a solid protection if that's what you're thinking of. :p
     
    Wulf, May 29, 2017
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  7. ツンデレラ

    ツンデレラ

    Hey hey hey it's just another layer :p
     
    ツンデレラ, May 29, 2017
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