What deos EXT stands for man?

[robiechahine]

silly question. but I couldn't find anywhere on this site a definition expalining what Ext stands for?
is it "Extensions" ?

[VinylFox]

I have never seen this verified anywhere, but I believe you are correct.

Since this project started out as 'yui-ext', and it was an extension to YUI, I have always assumed it was short for 'Extension'.

Of course it has snowballed into its own free standing library, so I don't think 'Extension' is really a fair word to use anymore. Still sounds nice though.

How was that for a waffle answer?

[Bert]

And what does JS stands for: "Jack Slocum" or "JavaScript"?

[evant]

+1 for waffle answer. But you're right.

It represents the flexibility to extend the library.

[VinylFox]

JS Stands for JavaScript....its just a nice coincidence that its also Jacks initials.

[robiechahine]

thanks guys. The word "Ext" alone just never made sense to me.

[evant]

If you're not a native english speaker it might not make sense. But when I see Ext i think extend or extension.

[jay@moduscreate.com]

+1 for waffle answer. But you're right.

It represents the flexibility to extend the library.

In this case, the name makes 100% sense .

[brian.moeskau]

It makes as much sense as "Dojo" or "MooTools" Or "Qooxdoo"...

[robiechahine]

exactly. As much sense as "Dojo" or "MooTools" Or "Qooxdoo".
However it is not immediatly clear because this 3 letter word "Ext" would be mistaken for an abbreviation of some meaningful name.

I had asked this question because I have plans to purchase a licenced copy of Ext. But before doing that I wanted to find out what the official/legal name of the Ext JS foundation.

so I guess 'Ext' it is.