What are libraries and frameworks?

The terms 'library' and 'framework' are so ubiquitous in the tech industry it may seem they're interchangeable. Each term, however, has very different meanings or implications, and in this video, Carlos breaks those down for us.

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[zerosandones]

library:
- a collection of code packed together that can be used over and over when needed

framework:
- provides a supporting structure to build software
- allows a programmer to avoid writing any "boilerplate" code
- you'll have a specific structure that you have to follow when working with a framework

[MichaelDude]

Your explanation of the difference between the actual usage of the two, was one that many people have not been able to express to me even though they have tried explaining it. Thank you so much!

[KarinaStavenes]

Thank you! That was very well explained and illustrated with relevant examples while keeping the video short.

[manuelchavez]

Thank you! Your examples and analogies helped me a lot clarifying the differences between these two concepts. 🙌💯

[samson]

Great explanation I had accidentally learned React was a framework when it is actually a library! Thankyou for clearing this up for me before I embarrassed myself thankyou Carlos! My $25, 000 bootcamp had taught me React and Angular were interchangeable! how wrong they were!

[dilanli]

This was so helpful, thanks so much for the content!

[adzplus]

Yes. I do agree that he explained these two concepts very good. With great examples. Now I have a real understanding of the differences between framework and library. Like many here I have searched before explanations on the differences between them, but was not able to grasp the real meaning

[vineethm]

Awesome video and great way of explaining using practical examples !

[dudebro]

Thank you. Really cleared up everything I didn't understand

[climateenvironment]

Thanks man, that was so helpful! I finally understand the landscape of programming so much better now that I understand what the hell everyones talking about

[joe_j]

You should do more tutorials. I just discovered this and wow. Thank you

[amanihrd]

great explanation! thank you so much sir

[k_gold]

Library: You call its code
Framework: It calls your code

[TheCitizenRemy]

Very helpful, having to take on a blockchain project technology component, CTO hard to come by. This helps as we're white labeling a protocol (framework) and proper use of Libraries was confusing. This will make it easier to continue and hire tech staff.

[.johanesmarco]

so is it like this?

1. libraries
- set of toolkits (hammer, nails, etc) to build a house
- library names (reactjs, etc) is the company that made the toolkit sets

2. framework
- set of instructions to build something

you can build your own toolkit but why bother if there's already a company that produces these toolkits that are proven good,

and you can build a house but if you don't have the instruction, it will be too long to figure it out, so you need step by step / instruction (frameworks) to build the house using the available toolkits, and you build the house according to the instructions hence why it's said that framework called you not you called the framework?

[bethelgirma]

would there ever be a case in which a coder needs to use two frameworks at the same time or would that be impossible?

[reemamansour]

thank you
I perfectly understand now !

[silvanoseric]

What extension are you using for your chrome home page??? Loved it...

[yahayafuseini]

Nice to meet sir, you boost Memory