Framework

A framework is a basic conceptual structure used to solve a complex issue. This very broad definition has allowed the term to be used as a buzzword, especially in a software context.

[edit] Conceptual framework

Main article: Conceptual framework

A conceptual framework is used in research to outline possible courses of action or to present a preferred approach to an idea or thought.

[edit] Software framework

Main article: Software framework

A software framework is a re-usable design for a software system (or subsystem). A software framework may include support programs, code libraries, a scripting language, or other software to help develop and glue together the different components of a software project. Various parts of the framework may be exposed through an API.

[edit] Office Suite

Main article: Framework (office suite)

Framework launched in 1984, was the first office suite to run on the PC 8086 with DOS operating system.

[edit] Buzzword

The word framework is used as a buzzword, in a variety of contexts. For example, the Java collections framework is not a software framework, but a library.