Framework

Frameworks are programming scaffolds — a structure that makes developing software, websites, mobile apps and the like easier. A framework is essentially a piece of pre-programming in which various functions and elements are already included. This simplifies recurring tasks and saves a lot of time.

The work it saves is one of the biggest advantages of a framework. Frameworks are also easy to adapt, which saves even more time. On top of that, their structure helps avoid syntax errors.

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