create-a-backend-add-on.md

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Create a backend add-on

This section explains how a developer can create an {term}add-on for the Plone backend. You will use a framework called {term}GenericSetup and a tool called {term}Buildout.

This section for Plone 6 is in the process of being written.
Until it is complete, Plone 5 documentation is the authoritative source.
{doc}`plone5:develop/addons/components/genericsetup` (Plone 5)