What is a Stereo Type

Question

I've searched through the Orchard documentation (along with some google-fu) and couldn't find anything that explains what a StereoType is and when (if possible) is it appropriate to create or extend one.

Can someone please explain what they are?

Answer 1

Think of it as a content type category. Examples are widgets, menu items. You can absolutely come up with your own, if you are building a feature that needs to work on more than one content type that have something essential in common.