What is Library?
A collection of pre-written code that performs specific tasks you can use in your project
Why It Matters
Libraries save development time by providing tested solutions for common problems
Real-World Example
A date library that handles complex date formatting and timezone conversions
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Related Terms
Framework
A foundation of pre-built code that provides structure and common functionality for building apps
SDK
Software Development Kit - tools and libraries for working with a specific service or platform
Package
A bundle of code that can be easily shared and reused across projects
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
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic