What is the meaning of term "Framework" in Programming Environment ?

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The term "framework" in programming refers to a structured environment that provides foundational support for software development, offering more organization than a simple library. Specifically, the .NET Framework encompasses the entire development ecosystem of .NET, including tools and libraries, rather than just the runtime components. This structure helps developers create applications more efficiently by establishing guidelines and reusable code. For a deeper understanding, the Wikipedia article on software frameworks is recommended.
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Hello,
What is the meaning of term "Framework" (Programming Environment). I've usually keep hearing this term, But didn't understand the meaning.
Suppose we we say .NET Framework, then what actually does it refers.
 
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In very loose terms, a framework usually provides or even enforces much more structure to your application than, say, a mere library. I suggest reading the Wikipedia article on the subject [1] for a general notion of framework. In the .NET case, I would say that it refers to the whole development-side of .NET (with supporting development tools), as opposed to say the run-time part or just the set of libraries.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_framework
 

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