Framework and Libraries
Understanding the concept and beyond Software
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Libraries
❝Your Code calls the library, not the other way around❞
What is Library?
• A library is a collection of objects, functions, and
methods (depending on the language) which can be
reused and shared among multiple applications. A
library performs specific, well-defined operations.
• A library is usually created when a problem of a
certain domain starts to be frequently encountered
in programming.
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Frameworks
❝You serve the framework, not the other way around❞
What is Framework?
• Frameworks are a kind of programming abstraction
that holds together the user-written code.
• Frameworks are usually consists of many libraries
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Difference Between Framework and Library?
Library servers you and your code serves the framework. We are all servant here…..
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Pros
• Efficiency: Tasks that usually would take you hours
and hundreds of lines of code to write, can now be
done in minutes with pre-built functions.
• Security: A widely used framework has big security
implementations.
• Cost : Most popular frameworks are free, and since it
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also helps the developer to code faster, the cost for
the final client will be smaller.
• Support: Frameworks are usually come with
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forums where anyone can obtain quick answers.
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Cons
• Poor Development: Some developer learns the
framework, not the language. Just because you are
expert in a framework doesn't mean you are
expert in programming.
• Limitation: The framework’s core behavior can’t be
modified, meaning that when you use a
framework, you are forced to respect its limits and
work the way it is required. Make sure you choose
a framework that suits your needs.
• Code is public: Since the framework is available to
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everyone, it is also available to people with bad
intentions. It can be studied in order to know how Pros and Cons of Using a Framework?
things work and to find flaws that can be used
against you.
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When to and when not to use a
Framework?
• Frameworks are great for prototyping
• Frameworks are handy when you’re against tight
deadlines
• Framework should be avoided if it involves
unnecessary complexity
• Framework should be avoided if you don't know
the architectural design
• Framework should be avoided if it's not well
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maintained When should we use a framework and when
we shouldn’t?
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Choosing the best framework
How to choose a framework for a certain project?
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ThankYou
Iftieaq Murshed
+88 01756 395455
iftieaq.cse0305.c@diu.edu.bd
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