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Here's the key:

    I wanted to create an extension for the site;
I don't actually understand what this means.

I'm coming to the conclusion that the people who actually know and understand modern web programming can't actually explain things to someone who is an experienced programmer, but not a web programmer. I've searched diligently, and I've wasted a huge amount of time, but I've never managed to find anything that explains WTF goes on in modern web programming and/or development.

I've pretty much given up. It seems a completely closed shop.

You have never used a web extension/addon? Are you browsing the web using Lynx? Stallman, is that you?
Correct, I have never used a web extension or addon. I use Konqueror 3.0.3 on KDE 3.0.3, I use Konqueror 2.0, I use Firefox 2.0.11, I use Firefox something or other than comes with Ubuntu 12, and another Firefox that comes with Ubuntu 11, I use the browser that comes on the Blackberry bold, I use my own web browser/fetch system on a machine that I built by hand, I use Chrome on Ubuntu 12, I use Chrome something on Windows XP, and I use Lynx.

I have a complicated life that means I use embedded systems, systems I've built, systems I've rescued, and a more modern desktop development system.

So, I don't spend a lot of time messing about with browser extensions or addons or other extras. It's not what I do.

Yes, I move in different circles from you, and while I'd like to learn about modern web programming, and feel I'm probably capable, I've yet to find a decent introduction, tutorial, and reference.

If you can offer any advice I'd be interested.

Start by reading http://www.htmldog.com

It will give you a good launching pad for HTML and CSS.

Last time I tried htmldog I found it an exercise in extreme frustration, but I assume it's changed, and based on your recommendation I'll give it another go.

Thanks.