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What is a Widget

A Widget is a self-contained interface component that provides specific functionality or displays specific information. It's a reusable element that can be embedded into various parts of an application or website.

Types of Widgets

Common examples include:

  • Information Widgets: Weather displays, stock tickers, news feeds
  • Interactive Widgets: Calculators, form elements, media players
  • Social Widgets: Share buttons, comment sections, like counters
  • Utility Widgets: Search bars, calendars, notification systems

When to use Widgets

Implement widgets when you need to provide specific functionality that can be reused across different contexts, enhance user interaction, or display dynamic information in a consistent format.

Benefits of Widgets

Widgets provide modular functionality, improve interface consistency, enable easy updates and maintenance, and help create more engaging user experiences. They're particularly valuable for creating customizable interfaces and dashboards.

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