Framework

Other use: Framework (office suite)

In software development, a Framework is a defined support structure in which another software project can be organized and developed. Typically, a framework may include support programs, code libraries and a scripting language amongst other software to help develop and glue together the different components of your project.

See also

• Apache Cocoon – from the Apache Project
• Eclipse from IBM
• Microsoft .NET
• Jakarta Struts – from the Apache Project
• Zope – a Python-based application server
• Ruby_On_Rails – an open source web application framework written in Ruby

External links

• the free dictionary: software framework
• the free dictionary: application framework