title: Can AngularJS directive pre-link and post-link functions be customized?
body: <p>I have seen many references to AngularJS <strong>pre- and post-link functions</strong> in literature about AngularJS.</p>
  
  <p>I am not sure however whether these can be customized or are internal to the framework. </p>
  
  <p>In other words, as an AngularJS developper, can I provide my own <strong>pre and post link functions</strong> to my custom directives?</p>