The OpenCms module mechanism provides the flexibility for adding complex logic and tasks to the base OpenCms system. In this chapter, we extended the module from the previous chapter, adding advanced functionality such as an administration point and a custom resource launcher. But even here we have exploited only a fraction of the potential in module programming.
The module mechanism has proven itself an effective way to extend OpenCms, and future versions of OpenCms are expected to add even more interoperability with OpenCms modules. As developers continue to release new modules, OpenCms itself is becoming a more sophisticated platform for enterprise-level content management tasks.