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difference bw library and framework

The main difference between a library and a framework lies in the level of control and inversion of
control they provide to the developer:

1 Library: A library is a collection of reusable code modules or functions that can be imported
and used in an application. The developer has control over when and how to use the library's
functionality. Libraries typically focus on providing speci c capabilities or solving speci c
problems, such as parsing JSON, making HTTP requests, or rendering UI components.
Examples of libraries include React.js, jQuery, and NumPy. Libraries are typically used to
augment or enhance the functionality of an application.

2 Framework: A framework, on the other hand, is a more comprehensive and structured


software development platform. It provides a foundation and a set of conventions for
building applications. Developers build their applications by following the framework's
guidelines and using its prede ned structures, components, and patterns. The framework
often dictates the ow and structure of the application, and the developer's code plugs into
the framework at speci c points. Frameworks typically offer a wide range of features,
including handling routing, database interactions, authentication, and more. Examples of
frameworks include Django (Python), Ruby on Rails, and Angular.js.

In summary, the key differences are:

Control: With a library, the developer has more control over when and how to use its
functionality. With a framework, the developer follows prede ned structures and
conventions set by the framework.
Inversion of Control: Libraries are typically used by the developer and are called when
needed. Frameworks, on the other hand, invert control by providing a skeleton or
architecture where the developer's code ts in at speci c points.
Scope: Libraries focus on providing speci c capabilities or solving speci c problems.
Frameworks provide a broader set of features and structures to build entire applications.
Flexibility vs. Structure: Libraries offer more exibility, allowing developers to pick and
choose the functionality they need. Frameworks provide a structured approach, enforcing
speci c patterns and conventions.
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It's worth noting that the line between libraries and frameworks can be blurry, and some tools can
have characteristics of both. Some libraries may provide enough structure to be considered
frameworks, and some frameworks may provide enough exibility to be used selectively as
libraries.

Q)-why react js is library but it looks like framework

React.js is often referred to as a library, but it can also be considered a framework


depending on how it is used and the context in which it is discussed. The distinction
between libraries and frameworks is not always clear-cut, and there can be some overlap
between the two.

React.js is primarily a JavaScript library that is focused on building user interfaces. It


provides a set of reusable UI components and a virtual DOM (Document Object Model)
that ef ciently updates and renders components in response to data changes. React.js
promotes a component-based architecture, allowing developers to build complex UIs by
composing smaller, reusable components together.

The reason React.js is often referred to as a library is because it focuses on a speci c


aspect of web development (user interface) and provides a speci c set of tools and
features to address that aspect. It doesn't provide a complete solution for building an entire
web application, which is typically the role of a full- edged framework. React.js is designed
to be used alongside other libraries and frameworks to build the complete application.

However, React.js can also exhibit some characteristics of a framework. It provides a


structured approach to building UIs, enforces certain programming patterns (such as the
use of components and a unidirectional data ow), and offers additional features like state
management (with tools like Redux or React's built-in state management) and routing (with
libraries like React Router). These characteristics resemble those found in frameworks.

Ultimately, whether React.js is considered a library or a framework depends on the


perspective and context. It is commonly referred to as a library because of its primary
focus on UI development, but it can also be seen as a framework due to the structured
approach it provides and the additional features it offers beyond a simple library.
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