The framework is the supporting - real or conceptual - structure for an application development project.

When selecting and implementing a framework you are promoting a standard structure for the application to be written.

This allows you to use all the framework tools to save time creating code that has already been written. It reduces custom development costs and increases efficiency.

Each framework is a globalised standard so that helps with continuity.

Framework - some Questions

• A framework is a set of functions within a system and so you will need to analyse how one or more will work together.
• What operating system layers can be used?
• What application sub system layers can be used?
• How much data is expected and how is the data managed?
• What Communication framework within the network can be used?