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What are Frameworks?

About Frameworks

A framework is a platform or structure used in software development to provide a foundation and pre-built components for creating applications. Frameworks help developers standardize their code and improve efficiency by offering reusable code libraries, tools, and best practices. They can be specific to a programming language or designed to support multiple languages.

Advantages

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    Increased productivity: Frameworks provide reusable code and pre-built components, allowing developers to build applications faster and more efficiently.

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    Consistency: Using a framework ensures a consistent structure and coding standards across different projects, making the codebase easier to maintain.

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    Community support: Many frameworks have large communities that contribute to libraries, plugins, and resources, providing extensive support and knowledge sharing.

Cons

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    Learning curve: Frameworks can have a steep learning curve, especially for beginners who need to understand the framework's conventions and architecture.

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    Limited flexibility: Relying on a framework can limit developers' flexibility to implement custom solutions or deviate from the framework's prescribed methods.

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    Performance overhead: Some frameworks can introduce performance overhead due to their complexity and the abstraction layers they add.


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