Mutual integrations

In this method, integration is supported by both plugins. Therefore, both plugins are aware of the existence and integration of the other plugin. Usually, this is implemented through functions or APIs designed for the other plugins. The developers from both plugins agrees to keep the features in way that integrates with the other plugin. As developers, we can directly use these integrations as the functionality is tested by both plugins. The risk of such integrations is quite low and requires less time.

We looked at three common methods for integrations. We rarely find plugins with mutual integrations as it requires lot of effort from the developers of the two plugins. So, when a need for integration occurs, we have to ...

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