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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