Adding Features
How to add new features to BetterSEQTA-Plus
Adding Features Overview
This guide explains how to add new features to BetterSEQTA-Plus, from initial setup to deployment.
Feature Development Workflow
1. Plan Your Feature
Before coding:
- Define the feature - What does it do?
- Identify requirements - What's needed?
- Consider impact - How does it affect users?
- Plan implementation - How will it work?
2. Create Feature Module
Create a new feature file:
3. Register Feature
Register in feature manager:
4. Add Settings
Add feature settings:
5. Add UI Controls
Add to options page:
Feature Template
Complete Feature Example
Feature Configuration
Feature Manifest
Testing Features
Manual Testing
- Load extension in browser
- Enable feature in settings
- Navigate to SEQTA Learn
- Verify feature works
- Test edge cases
Automated Testing
Best Practices
1. Feature Isolation
2. Error Handling
3. Performance
4. Settings Integration
Feature Documentation
Document Your Feature
Submitting Features
Pull Request Checklist
- Feature implemented
- Tests written
- Documentation updated
- Settings added
- UI controls added
- Error handling included
- Performance considered
- No conflicts with existing features
Next Steps
- Content Scripts - Page enhancement
- Background Scripts - Extension logic
- Architecture - System architecture