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\"Framework\"Definition:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A framework<\/strong> is a reusable foundation for developing software. It provides a structure, code components, conventions and extension points on which an application can be built. Its purpose is to handle common tasks and organize the project so that the team can focus on product-specific logic.<\/p>\n

A framework is not a finished application. Developers add and configure their own source code<\/a> within the execution cycle established by the framework. This characteristic is often described as inversion of control: the framework coordinates the overall flow and calls the application’s code when required.<\/p>\n\n

How a framework works<\/h2>\n

Although its architecture depends on the language and type of project, using a framework usually involves these stages:<\/p>\n

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  1. Initial structure:<\/strong> the project starts with an organization of folders, configuration files and defined conventions.<\/li>\n
  2. Code integration:<\/strong> the team implements application-specific functions through classes, modules, components or controllers.<\/li>\n
  3. Coordinated execution:<\/strong> the framework manages the lifecycle and activates application code in response to events, requests or state changes.<\/li>\n
  4. Extension:<\/strong> modules, packages or plugins add capabilities without rebuilding the foundation of the project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In a web framework, for example, a request may pass through routing, validation, backend<\/a> logic and response generation according to a predefined flow.<\/p>\n

    Common framework components<\/h2>\n

    Not every framework includes the same elements, but common components include:<\/p>\n