The discussion revolves around creating and installing plugins or theme components for a local Discourse-based project’s homepage. Gaurav_Kumar_Sandan seeks guidance on developing front-end components, such as a new category card and card section, for the homepage. JammyDodger clarifies that the request may involve theme components rather than plugins, referencing examples like search banners and sidebar blocks. pfaffman emphasizes the need for a clearer description of the desired changes to determine whether a plugin or theme modification is required, and to better assist with routing and implementation details. Gaurav_Kumar_Sandan specifies the goal of adding a new category card and section on the homepage.
Greetings! I’m eager to develop components on Discourse Home for my project, but I’m seeking guidance on the process. Could you elaborate on how plugins function and the steps for installing them on the home page?
For instance, I’m uncertain about the placement of a small box on the home page and which specific file should be home. Additionally, I’d appreciate assistance in comprehending the intricacies of routing to prevent unnecessary page reloads.
Hello and welcome @Gaurav_Kumar_Sandan 
May I ask what you mean by ‘Discourse Home’?
Ah, okay. This may be a terminology thing, but are you looking to create front-end theme components to add to the homepage like the Advanced Search Banner and Right Sidebar Blocks, etc rather than a plugin (which would add backend functions).
Can you describe what changes you are looking to make so we can understand if you need a plugin (which must be installed in the plugins directory of your dev environment or a link to github in your app.yml on production).
The intricacies of routing will be easier to explain if you describe exactly what you are trying to do and what you have done to accomplish it.
Hello @JammyDodger, I want to create a new card for my category and a category card section on the home page.
