Difference between a Library & Framework 🫅

Library🧚

A collection of reusable code that provides a specific functionality or service.

Characteristics:

1. Self-contained code

2. Focuses on a specific task or function

3. Typically smaller in scope

4. Can be used in multiple projects

5. Usually linked or imported into a project

Examples:

1. jQuery (JavaScript library for DOM manipulation)

2. zlib (C library for compression)

3. OpenSSL (C library for cryptography)

Framework🌞

A structured set of guidelines, tools, and code that provides a foundation for building applications.

Characteristics:

1. Comprehensive and opinionated

2. Defines architecture and structure

3. Larger in scope than libraries

4. Often includes tools, templates, and conventions

5. Typically requires adherence to its guidelines

Examples:

1. React (JavaScript framework for UI development)

2. Angular (JavaScript framework for web applications)

3. Ruby on Rails (Ruby framework for web development)

Key differences🙃

1. Purpose: Library provides specific functionality, while framework provides a foundation for building applications.

2. Scope: Libraries are smaller, frameworks are larger.

3. Structure: Libraries are self-contained, frameworks define architecture.

4. Opinionation: Libraries are neutral, frameworks are opinionated.

Analogy🙃

Think of a library as a toolbox and a framework as a construction blueprint.

1. Toolbox (library): Provides specific tools for tasks.

2. Blueprint (framework): Defines the overall structure and guidelines for building.

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