I'm wanting to extend a Windows app via plugins. I'm sure this has come up before but I'm not quite sure what to search for.
I have a standard windows Form app that has a menu across the top and side. I'd like to add plugins (new menu options) to the menu on the side.
I'd like for the plugin to be scripted so any dev can add them. I down want be stuck producing a dll that has to be put in place but prefer a script (not picky about the scripting language)
Add the plugin script to a folder and when the app starts/restarts the new menu item shows up and is interactive with the main app.
Simplicity is key....
I'm sure I can do it but it sounds more difficult than it probably is. This is something I'm toying with after seeing a python app that allows plugins via very small and simple python scripts and am curious if I can accomplish something similar.
Can someone point me to an example perhaps? Or ideas?