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Gatsby plugins are Node.js packages that hook into Gatsby's build and runtime. Create plugins for custom data sourcing (Shopify, CMS, APIs), image optimization, code generation, or build analysis. Senior plugin developers earn $110-160k because they unblock entire teams and reduce build times. Common use case: source plugin for proprietary CMS feeding 1000+ pages. Mastery: 4-6 weeks.

Vad är Gatsby Plugins

Gatsby plugins are reusable Node.js packages that extend Gatsby's build and runtime. They hook into Gatsby's lifecycle (onCreateNode, onCreatePage, onBuild, etc.), modify the GraphQL schema, fetch/transform data, and optimize assets. Each plugin solves one problem: sourcing data from Shopify, transforming markdown to HTML, optimizing images, etc. Gatsby's plugin ecosystem lets developers focus on features instead of build infrastructure. 300+ official plugins (gatsby-source-shopify, gatsby-plugin-image, gatsby-source-filesystem) cover common use cases. Custom plugins handle proprietary needs.

🔧 VERKTYG & EKOSYSTEM
Gatsby CLINode.jsGraphQLGatsby APIsWebpackBabelJoi validationnpm/yarnJest testingGatsby Plugin Library

💰 Lön per region

OmrådeNybörjareMidErfaren
USA$80k$130k$190k
UK£50k£82k£120k
EU€56k€92k€135k
CANADAC$85kC$135kC$200k

❓ Vanliga frågor

What's the difference between a source plugin and a transformer plugin?
Source plugin fetches data from external sources (APIs, files, databases) and creates Gatsby nodes. Transformer plugin takes existing nodes and transforms them (e.g., markdown → HTML, JSON schema validation). You often use both together: source plugin fetches CSV, transformer plugin parses it.
How do I debug a Gatsby plugin?
Use `gatsby build --verbose`. Add `console.log()` in plugin code. Use Node debugger: `node --inspect-brk node_modules/.bin/gatsby build`. Use VS Code debugger to set breakpoints in plugin code.
Should I publish my plugin to npm or keep it private?
Publish to npm if it's general-purpose (benefits other developers). Keep private if it's company-specific. Private plugins live in `/plugins` directory in Gatsby project. Public plugins go to npm registry.
How do I handle rate limiting in a source plugin?
Implement backoff logic (exponential backoff, retry after N seconds). Cache responses to reduce API calls. Use batching (fetch 100 items at once, not 1 at a time). Log rate limit hits for monitoring.
Can I create a plugin that modifies Webpack config?
Yes, via `onCreateWebpackConfig` hook. Inject loaders, plugins, aliases. But be careful: conflicting webpack configs from multiple plugins cause hard-to-debug issues. Document your webpack modifications.

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