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Lukasz Walczak
6,620 PointsLibraries vs Frameworks
Hi, hello and welcome!
I always thought that libraries are different than frameworks, but Craig in this video says that API library contain Collection framework. I'm even more puzzled now :)
Another thing is - I dont fully grasp the whole framework idea? Is it like a programming language written in the same language?
Many thanks!
1 Answer
Kyle Meyer
5,459 PointsHey Lukasz —
The term framework can be sometimes interchangeably used with the term library depending on the software. But in general, I'd consider a framework a collection of libraries or tools in a given language that is designed to help you accomplish a goal.
For instance, in the Ruby world, Rails is a framework for building websites. It includes a routing library, libraries for writing model objects, views, and controllers, as well as a library for working with databases, along with a whole lot of other libraries. Each of the constituent parts of Rails is a library (i.e., a useful tool for accomplishing something specific) whereas Rails as a framework is a collection of libraries for accomplishing more generalized goals (i.e., building an entire database-backed web application).
Lukasz Walczak
6,620 PointsLukasz Walczak
6,620 PointsGot ya!
Thanks for taking time to answer my question!
Have a lovely day!