Frameworks

/ˈfreɪmwɜːrks/ noun

Definition

basic structures or systems that provide support; conceptual structures used to solve problems or approach tasks

Etymology

compound of 'frame' (from Old English 'framian' to profit, avail) + 'work', extended metaphorically from physical structures to abstract systems

Kelly Says

Think of frameworks like the skeleton of a house - they're not the pretty parts you see, but without them, everything would collapse into chaos. Programmers love building new ones almost as much as they hate learning old ones!

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