Framework is a reusable set of libraries, tools, and conventions that provides a foundation for building applications, so you don't have to start from scratch every time. It's like using a pre-fabricated house instead of building one from the ground up, except the house is made of code and the construction crew is a bunch of nerds.

How to use it in a sentence

• "I was going to build this app from scratch, but then I remembered that I'm not a masochist, so I decided to use a framework instead."

• "My boss keeps asking me why I'm using a framework instead of writing everything myself. I told him it's because I like to have a life outside of work."

If you actually want to learn more...

• Inversion of Control Containers and the Dependency Injection pattern: This article dives into the concept of Inversion of Control (IoC) containers and Dependency Injection (DI), which are key aspects of many modern frameworks. It explains how these patterns help decouple components and make code more maintainable. Read more

• Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture: This extensive collection of articles explores various patterns and architectures commonly used in enterprise frameworks. From Domain Model to Service Layer, it covers a wide range of topics that can help you understand the design principles behind frameworks. Read more

• Microservices: While not strictly related to frameworks, microservices have become a popular architectural style that many frameworks now support. This article provides an introduction to microservices and discusses their benefits and challenges. Read more

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