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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Help me understand this “mindmap / constellation” visual pattern
Please help me identify and understand this visual pattern, what's the common name used for such mindmap / constellation visualisations?
http://asterisq.com/products/constellation/roamer/demo
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Should I redo an abandoned Dynamic Data project with Lightswitch?
I had a small project that I was doing on the side. It was basically a couple of forms linked to a DB. Access was out, because it was a specifically meant to be a web application. Being a small ...
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How to use the APIs for different platforms?
From what I know, learning a programming language consists of :
1- Learning the syntax
2- Learning how does the language handle\use\implement its "abilities" (Classes, delegates, structs, ...
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.net data access technology
Iam new with .Net technology and i need a help with choosing correct path of creating application. I want to create application that get its data from web-service and small part from local SQLCE ...
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What parameters to use to compare GUI frameworks / toolkits?
I'm doing some research on the best GUI toolkit to use for future products at the company. We're talking about a fairly large organizations with quite a bit of code and a complete rewrite project in ...
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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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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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Handling requests RESTfully?
There is a push in modern scripting frameworks to use RESTful request routing instead of a one-size-fits-all URL path routing.
respond('GET', '/posts', callback);
respond('POST', ...
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Have any of you tried “Basic for Android”?
I have developed for Android for half a year or so and it is going quite well. I found the learning curve steep in the beginning, but then I somehow got the idea of it all and now I don't have to ...
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What all to use while developing an e-commerce site in PHP?
I am planning to launch an e-store and after looking at the current trend/developer community activity and economic viability i have decided to use PHP+MySql for development.
I don't wish to use a CMS ...
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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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What is a microframework?
Why are some frameworks (e.g. Flask for Python, Sinatra for Ruby) called microframeworks?
What differentiates them from full-fledged frameworks, like Django or Rails?
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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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Is there any proprietary PHP MVC framework?
I was doing a small list of PHP MVC framework (like Zend, CakePHP, Yii etc...) and I noticed that all of them are open source.
Then I tried to find some proprietary framework, but my research was ...
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Developing a simple web-application?
I decided to do a mini-project by myself to help me understand a bit more about developing web applications before starting the new university semester. Using the Java SE and JEE/J2EE platforms. I ...
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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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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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What do you code first to learn a new language, library, or framework? [closed]
Every language, framework, and library has its own syntax, quirks, and pitfalls.
What Program, Game, etc. do you code in order to learn these unique characteristics?
How do you decide on what ...
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JEE frameworks, a road map to learn? and should I learn them?
Background Information
I have been into programming since past 1 years professionally, my day to day work includes writing BIRT reports, designing and validating forms using JEE (struts/spring, ...
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Using alternative MVC framework
I am new to ASP.NET MVC and EF. I read about open source implementations of MVC pattern like Spring, FubuMVC, Castle etc.
I want to know how flexible these alternatives are when compared with ASP.NET ...
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What PHP based software are good examples for beginners? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Your easiest PHP framework to learn
What frameworks, CMS's, or other PHP based projects are good examples for beginner level PHP developers on how to properly code in ...
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Python and ruby frameworks equivalent to codeignter [closed]
I am a decent php programmer. I had been learning python for some time due to the django hype. But now I find that I don't like django that much. Reason being it does a bit too much by itself. I ...
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Is there an equivalent of mod_rewrite for Twisted web?
I've been programming in PHP for a long time, and I've just recently decided to make the switch to Python. Of all the Python web frameworks, I settled on Twisted Web to build the framework of my ...
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Licensing solutions for closed-source software running on Linux?
I'm looking for a simple licensing software solution that works on Linux - a library that can generate and consume license keys.
From what I was able to find were some behemoth license servers, ...
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Is the jRails Project something I should use?
The jRails project is a drop in replacement for the Prototype/scriptalicious helpers already a part of the Rails framework. Are your experiences with this project positive? Does it do what it says on ...
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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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What are the use of frameworks? [duplicate]
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What are frameworks, stacks, and middleware?
I am not sure if this post is applicable to programmers.se.
But with the question, what are Frameworks? how come there are ...
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what are callback frameworks?
I am reading Effective Java and it has the following sentence.
The disadvantages of wrapper classes are few. One caveat is that wrapper
classes are not suited for use in callback frameworks, ...
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Web framework for faceted navigation
I am looking for a web framework that will specifically save me time in building a new website with faceted navigation. This seems a fairly common thing to want to do, so I am sure there must be ...
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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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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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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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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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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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why use a form object when you can get needed data from view object's html?
I am working with server side code.
I have a request object that handles request data validation and filtering.
I have a view object that uses template files to generate html for output. the ...
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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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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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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 ...
