What is a language framework?

[Merkey]

Hi, I am not new at programming, have been using C# for over 4 years, but till now, I never known what a programming language framework means (like. NET or Ruby on Rails). I havent found any good definition so far...

 

Thanks for any replies

[VFe]

A framework is a system that implements a set of practices to build upon.

 

There really isn't anything more to it than that.

[Guest]

It's like an API where it's not part of the language, however it can be used in the programming editor. 

[DXMember]

In computer programming, a software framework is an abstraction in which software providing generic functionality can be selectively changed by additional user-written code, thus providing application-specific software. A software framework provides a standard way to build and deploy applications. A software framework is a universal, reusable software environment that provides particular functionality as part of a larger software platform to facilitate development of software applications, products and solutions.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_framework

[ehhthing]

Frameworks generally provide higher level APIs for tasks. They reduce the amount of code required to perform an operation.