Library vs Framework (was Dr. Dobb's Python-URL!)

[rafi]

Simon Brunning wrote:
> On 8/15/05, Rocco Moretti <roccomoretti at hotpop.com> wrote:
> 
>>Which lead me to the question - what's the difference between a library
>>and a framework?
>  
> If you call its code, it's a library. If it calls yours, it's a framework.

Trying to add my 2 cents (As I do not agree with the above sentence):

You build applications "on top of / using" libraries while you build 
applications "in the context of" a framework.

A framework is more like a piece of swiss cheese were you fill the 
holes. The framework provides an overall structure with particular rules 
for its use, while the library provide basic blocks that you may 
assemble in your own way (even if some constaints exist).

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rafi

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