A framework is a set of tools additional to a programming language, and to the respective compiler. Sometimes it is mandatory; sometime it is optional, and assists the development of an application.
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What third-party iOS libraries are useful in almost any project? [closed]
Before NSJSONSerialization there was JSONKit (which still claims to be quicker), and AFnetworking makes network requests a little less dehumanizing. I'm looking for similar libraries that streamline ...
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Why isn't there a private deployment option for the .NET framework? [closed]
Here are reasons why one would want this:
1) We often don't use all the dlls but we force customers to install the entire .NET framework. It would be great to just deploy the dlls we need.
2) We ...
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What aspects should I be wary of when choosing a web development framework?
I am a relatively new to the world of software development and I've used the Ruby on Rails framework to develop relatively simple applications before. I know that frameworks can be extremely useful in ...
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Why retrieves a native app data faster than one with PhoneGap?
I know that an app developed with PhoneGap is slower than a native one because at PhoneGap the whole code must be interpreted at runtime into a native one.
But could someone explain or has a good ...
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java script date popup is not working in firfox [migrated]
The following is the function for date selection. The code is working in IE but it is not working in Firefox. The problem coming at selecting a day.iam not able to select a day in Firefox.
function ...
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Are there any well-known quantitative approaches to evaluate a particular design whether it satisfies or violates the SOLID design principles? [duplicate]
I designed an application framework by considering the SOLID design principles and supported by design patterns. However, I wonder if there are any automated tools or well-known approaches to evaluate ...
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Are there any large scale enterprise frameworks for PHP
I'm curious if there are any commonly used large enterprise frameworks for PHP that would be your whole or most of your environment if you were working in PHP. Something comparable to ASP.NET's ...
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Is this an MVC framework?
I have built a framework for my applications that has been working well, and I have always referred to it in my mind as an MVC. However, after reading some more on what an MVC is (not that I didn't to ...
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Which desktop UI frameworks support keyTips like Windows Ribbon Framework? [closed]
I would like to know which desktop UI frameworks support KeyTips like Windows Ribbon Framework.
I mean , among QT,GTK,FLTK,LGPL,wxWidgets which one do support it or is there any other Desktop UI ...
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What is the common knowledge expected from a common ssr C# developer? [closed]
I was asking myself, there are many technologies on Java that a semi senior developer could be expected to be able to handle. Maybe Spring, Struts, etc.
However, I couldn't find an answer to that on ...
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Most MVC-strict php framework
I have been trying to wrap my head around MVC pattern for about 6 months.I've read tons of articles, Q&A, and blog posts about MVC and HMVC patterns, but I just simply don't get it 100%.
I tried ...
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Writing your own framework or using an existing one? [duplicate]
I know there are similar questions to this one, and I've read most of them. Most of the answers to these questions are talking about "cost-effectiveness" and "time-saving" aspects of the frameworks, ...
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How can I cope with every increasing/changing number of frameworks? [duplicate]
I started coding with php, mysql, html, and javascript back in 2002 and heck that is all you basically needed to create any type of website. Over the years I picked up other languages, but what turned ...
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Best Java framework for Backend Application [closed]
I'm planning to create an application in Android and Web which relies on a back-end java application for data. So, currently I'm thinking of having the business logic in java layer which communicates ...
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Architectural questions regarding, MV** frameworks, NoSQL data models, and gradual refactoring
I have a web app I would like to gradually refactor by adding structure to it.
I have narrowed down the options to Backbone (with some plugins), Ember.js and AngularJS
My goal is to refactor that ...
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PHP frameworks for social network?. Cons and Pros? Flexibility and Modification offered? [closed]
I am a newbie to PHP. I just learnt PHP and MySql from a book working my way through syntax and example codes. Right now I am good at syntax and I can write my own simple scripts.
I was thinking of ...
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Do frameworks put too much abstraction?
I've been programming for a little under a year and have some experience writing systems applications, web apps, and scripts for businesses/organizations. However, one thing I've never really done is ...
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What good are frameworks without proper IDE environment (PHP - Java) [closed]
I see on the internet a plethora of frameworks, for instance let's consider PHP.
I can choose among :
Codeigniter
CakePHP
Zend
Yii
All these frameworks have pros and cons, however in general the ...
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Building automated unit tests for tools which don't have an xUnit implementation
Preamble
I have been bitten by the bug of automated unit testing. I feel the benefits and the confidence in a code base it can deliver.
I am also feel I have a reasonable intuition as to what parts ...
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Web application framework for embedded systems?
I'm currently developing the software for a measurement and control system. In addition to the usual SCPI interface I'd also give it a nice HTTP frontend.
Now I don't want to reinvent the wheel all ...
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How to choose between lightweight or heavyweight framework for web application
In my current role as a software developer in a Java/Spring/Hibernate/JSF shop, I am sometimes asked to develop large-scale web apps with many interfacing systems and/or large databases as well as ...
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What do I need to know re. Javascript frameworks? [closed]
I recently asked this question on SO, which quickly became downvoted and closed. Clearly I lack a deeper understanding of JS, which I'm hoping you'll help me fill here.
I'm a perfectly capable web ...
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Possible with PHP MVC Framework? A better solution to client 'override' of core functionality?
Background / The Problem
I need to make a (large) application with a certain set of core functionality, and certain functionality for multiple clients within it. Each client has different ...
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Does anyone knows a good minimal php mvc framework? [closed]
I've been developing using frameworks since the last year, and is true that those pieces of software really help me and improve my development, that's until you need to fulfill your client's dreams, ...
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How to implement classes that should be loaded once?
I'm building a little framework, currently it is just for fun. I'm wondering how should I implement classes that should be instantiated by the framework and be passed to the controller to use?
For ...
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PHP framework comparison [closed]
We're planning a major re-write/upgrade of our website and commercial web application products.
We have a fair amount of in-house PHP experience and we've begun looking at PHP MVC frameworks to help ...
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Better php framework for shared hosting
I need to develop an app for booking appointments. This is going to be hosted in a shared server. So performance is the most important thing. I have used symfony2. I quite liked the framework. But ...
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What is meant by 4 GL?
I came across the term 4GL(generation language) in reading about Oracle ADF Busniess components . I want to know what exactly is 4GL ?
This is the actual quote from the book Oracle Fusion Guide:
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Fitting an established site into a CI framework
I manage a rather large, feature full nightmare of a site which has no end of feature creep settings/options/etc.
Up to now its been coded in a procedural/functional way and would like to move to an ...
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PHP frameworks - should I use them? [closed]
First of all let me explain who I am: I am a PHP Developer working for a company developing their CMS which handles online stores, data feeds and other content like blogs. I have been programming for ...
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Software patterns for frameworks [closed]
I am currently doing some research about software patterns and about architectural patterns for frameworks specifically.
Google is not really showing off for this topic, so I am curious which ...
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To write or not to write: Frameworks [closed]
Today some friends and I started discussing frameworks..
Some of us strongly believe that in 99.9% of cases, writing a new framework is a bad idea. We believe that probably some of the millions of ...
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What is Declarative UI?
I keep seeing this term being thrown around in blogs about frameworks. While I understand the difference between declarative and imperative programming, how does this apply specifically to UI? Why ...
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When to use DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) in programming?
I recently found a framework named ecto.
In this framework, a basic component named "plasm", which is the ecto Directed Acyclic Graph.In ecto, plasm can be operated by ecto scheduler.
I am ...
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Would Using a PHP Framework Be Beneficial in My Context?
I've just started work at a small start-up company who mainly uses PHP to develop their front-end apps. I had no prior PHP experience before joining, and this has led to my apps becoming large pieces ...
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Test case as a function or test case as a class
I am having a design problem in test automation:-
Requirements - Need to test different servers (using unix console and not GUI) through automation framework. Tests which I'm going to run - Unit, ...
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What is the most efficient way to study multiple languages, frameworks, and APIs as a developer? [closed]
I know there are those out there who have read a slurry of books on a specific technology and only code in that one particular language, but this question is aimed at those who need bounce around ...
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Should I use a workflow engine?
I need to add some new features to a PHP application. It is to follow the steps of a order. A process create some orders, the order goes to confirmation, then if approved is sent to a provider, later ...
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What are some good programming frameworks for Business Process Modeling / Workflow modeling?
I'm looking for a framework that models business workflows, it doesn't matter what language, just so it is "enterprise ready".
A single business workflow might look something like this:
- from ...
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How important is it to implement a caching system in an MVC style framework?
I am writing my own PHP framework (...waits for the groans to subside) for the purpose of learning (best practices, design principals etc.) as I'm entirely self-taught and consequently there are gaps ...
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Moving from PHP to Python - framework considerations
As a long time PHP developer, I am now starting to explore the Python world.
I have narrowed the choice of framework down to Django and Pyramid, probably no big surprise there. I have played a bit ...
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Design Pattern for building a Budget
So I've looked at the Builder Pattern, Abstract Interfaces, other design patterns, etc. - and I think I'm over thinking the simplicity behind what I'm trying to do, so I'm asking you guys for some ...
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Spring MVC vs raw servlets and template engine? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why not Spring framework?
I've read numerous articles about the Spring MVC framework, and I still can't see the benefits of using it. It looks like writing even a ...
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The architecture and technologies to use for a secure, fast, reliable and easily scalable web application
^ For actual questions, skip to the lists down below
I understand, that his is a vague topic, but please, before you turn the other way and disregard me, hear me out. I am currently doing research ...
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What options are there for splitting UI layout from code logic using a markup language?
What tools similar to GWT's UIBinder exist in other languages? By this I mean a system where you can define your UI layout in a markup language (preferably html+css) and attach the functionality to ...
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What micro web-framework has the lowest overhead but includes templating [closed]
I want to rewrite a simple small (10 page) website and besides a contact form it could be written in pure html. It is currently built with classic asp and Dreamweaver templates.
The reason I'm not ...
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When should one consider learning a framework?
I have recently started to learn PHP and while reading through a bunch of different articles and questions posted on Stack Exchange I noticed everyone recommends learning a framework.
While I am up ...
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Reinvent the wheel or using the existing wheel? [closed]
I would like to ask something about project management. I got a project that has some requirements, it can be done from scratch with the use of a big framework. Maybe some tools are necessary for some ...
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Best mobile app development frameworks for high-performance apps? [closed]
This is more of a conceptual question, not actually developing anything at this point, but I was wondering, if I wanted to develop a mobile application that utilizes the phone's real-time sensors, ...
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Web Services as a Back end
I am contemplating a direction to take an application. The application is written in PHP which implements a MVC framework.
Some of my clients will require web services. I was thinking even building ...
