Vista - Differences between "Framework" and "Library"

What are some of the important differentiating characteristics between
frameworks and a libraries?

Is it mostly that a library is simply a bunch of code that one can call
into; whereas a framework can additionally call into my code (perhaps, for
example, via delegates)? What else differentiates frameworks from libraries?

Thanks.

A framework is a collection of libraries and represents the context of what
the libraries were created to be used for implementation.

"Jordan S." <A@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello Jordan,

A library constists of code, be it in the form of standalone functions
(primarily in native code implementation), classes (System.IO.StreamReader
for one) or both which exists for use in other applications, such as yours.
A framework is a set of libraries and Microsoft .NET Framework is just an
example: it contains the 'root' mscorlib.dll (which defines the CLR and by
default is included in all .NET-related projects) and additional library
sets such as Windows Forms, Web Forms, Linq et cetera. A framework is
installed but your application does not necessary use all of the libraries
included.

You can also create a framework by writing and separating code in
appropriate libraries, all of which form a whole 'one.' Think of libraries
and frameworks for coding as instruments and kits for music production,
although I am sure there is a better comparison.
--
Stanimir Stoyanov
http://stoyanoff.info

"Jordan S." <A@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Jordan S. wrote:Neither words are very well defines, so to some extent they are
used interchangeable.

Two characteristics that will make a library likely to be
called a framework are:
* it comes with guidance regarding how it should be used
* it calls your code instead of your code calling it

Arne

You can also define your own library (the framework allows you to do
this) with so-called "extension methods".

IntelliSense is the Framework, and it works with the library. But I'm
really bad with CSci lingo so don't take my word for it.

RL

Jordan S. wrote: