What does a widget do in Sitefinity?

A widget in Sitefinity is a fundamental building block that is used to display content or functionality on a web page. Widgets allow developers and content editors to create and manage various types of content, such as images, text, videos, or interactive elements, by providing a predefined structure and functionality.

Each widget can be configured to retrieve data from different sources, such as content items, custom data types, or even external services. This flexibility enables the dynamic presentation of content based on user interactions, making it a vital tool for creating engaging user experiences.

While managing user permissions, processing form submissions, or storing user data are important aspects of web development, they are typically handled by other components within the Sitefinity platform, such as user management systems and backend services, rather than being the primary function of a widget.