What is Framework?
A framework is a collection of pre-written code, libraries, and best practices that serve as a foundation for software development. It provides structure and conventions so developers can focus on actual business logic. Frontend frameworks: React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte. Full-stack frameworks: Next.js (React), Nuxt (Vue), SvelteKit, Remix. CSS frameworks: Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap. CMS frameworks: Payload CMS, Strapi. Difference from library: A framework calls your code (Inversion of Control), you call a library. Framework choice affects development speed, performance, and maintainability.
Key Points
- Pre-built code foundation
- Provides structure and conventions
- Frontend: React, Vue, Angular
- Full-stack: Next.js, Nuxt
- CSS: Tailwind, Bootstrap
- Framework vs. Library: Inversion of Control
Practical Example
“With Next.js as a framework, we have routing, SSR, and image optimization out-of-the-box.”