What is Framework?
A foundation of pre-built code that provides structure and common functionality for building apps
Why It Matters
Frameworks speed up development by handling common tasks and enforcing best practices
Real-World Example
Next.js is a framework that handles routing, rendering, and many other tasks for React apps
Related Terms
Library
A collection of pre-written code that performs specific tasks you can use in your project
SDK
Software Development Kit - tools and libraries for working with a specific service or platform
React
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling
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Related Terms
React
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling
Library
A collection of pre-written code that performs specific tasks you can use in your project
SDK
Software Development Kit - tools and libraries for working with a specific service or platform
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs