What are libraries and frameworks?

The terms 'library' and 'framework' are so ubiquitous in the tech industry it may seem they're interchangeable. Each term, however, has very different meanings or implications, and in this video, Carlos breaks those down for us.
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[@zerosandones7547]

library: - a collection of code packed together that can be used over and over when needed framework: - provides a supporting structure to build software - allows a programmer to avoid writing any "boilerplate" code - you'll have a specific structure that you have to follow when working with a framework

[@passportbro904]

Thank you brother.

[@MichaelDude12345]

Your explanation of the difference between the actual usage of the two, was one that many people have not been able to express to me even though they have tried explaining it. Thank you so much!

[@KarinaStavenes]

Thank you! That was very well explained and illustrated with relevant examples while keeping the video short.

[@manuelchavez3492]

Thank you! Your examples and analogies helped me a lot clarifying the differences between these two concepts. 🙌💯

[@dilanli7491]

This was so helpful, thanks so much for the content!

[@adzplus1]

Yes. I do agree that he explained these two concepts very good. With great examples. Now I have a real understanding of the differences between framework and library. Like many here I have searched before explanations on the differences between them, but was not able to grasp the real meaning

[@vineethm6930]

Awesome video and great way of explaining using practical examples !

[@dudebro4089]

Thank you. Really cleared up everything I didn't understand

[@samson3523]

Great explanation I had accidentally learned React was a framework when it is actually a library! Thankyou for clearing this up for me before I embarrassed myself thankyou Carlos! My $25,000 bootcamp had taught me React and Angular were interchangeable! how wrong they were!

[@marklalonde8194]

25k$ lol man you got ripped hard

[@joe_j]

You should do more tutorials. I just discovered this and wow. Thank you

[@amanihrd7609]

great explanation! thank you so much sir

[@hassanadebambo9109]

Best explanation so far ....

[@mremy8813]

Very helpful, having to take on a blockchain project technology component, CTO hard to come by. This helps as we're white labeling a protocol (framework) and proper use of Libraries was confusing. This will make it easier to continue and hire tech staff.

[@climateenvironment7587]

Thanks man, that was so helpful! I finally understand the landscape of programming so much better now that I understand what the hell everyones talking about

[@dcn4lyf]

Awesome!!!!!!!! Thanks for the explanation

[@davidbolumbu666]

Very good analogy. Thanks

[@silvanoseric5925]

What extension are you using for your chrome home page??? Loved it...

[@acestandard6315]

Helped me out a lot, thanks😄

[@rexagezo8420]

thanks for the insight

[@JL-ky5ev]

The best explanation

[@yuqingli2384]

Thank you very much. Very very clear

[@nirwanbhaktisager5586]

good explaination

[@reemamansour2258]

thank you I perfectly understand now !

[@sgeunes]

Nice. Helpful. Thank you.

[@bethelgirma9038]

would there ever be a case in which a coder needs to use two frameworks at the same time or would that be impossible?

[@generalrodcocker1018]

of course! it‘s very common to use multiple frameworks.

[@nikyls9143]

very clear🙌

[@goodness776]

Thank you! Thank you!

[@chardcleary2946]

Very good, thank you

[@christcommanded7097]

coding with Cris is also a big help

[@robert202]

Thank you very much

[@techandnavid8449]

Great video

[@TypicallyDaniel]

it helped me and my coding teacher

[@MauriceWilliams]

This is some deep stuff.

[@sojumoscow]

Thanks for the video! Now I know!

[@AJAYKUMAR-gf8jc]

Thanks Bro !!!

[@edumaba]

Thank you.

[@adefela]

Thank you

[@rongwu8264]

Excellent

[@69k_gold]

Library: You call its code Framework: It calls your code

[@jwdonahue]

this helped.

[@vetachix4911]

Good staff

[@Moodapps]

this you very much :)

[@CJ-km5zz]

awesome

[@vam8775]

good explanation. Though many prefer short length videos ...

[@hakemhamdoud8216]

What is his program pls tell me

[@yahayafuseini872]

Nice to meet sir, you boost Memory

[@magicmarko514]

ILY

[@tipsbymd]

Your terminal is very attractive ! How you have done that ?

[@tko9753]

Is react a library or a framework?

[@symphonysalameh5587]

so libraries are using someone code in my code while the framework is putting my codes in someone code and what makes a good programmer pro one is how many libraries he knows and how can he use them

[@Sushmitha254]

I think the content is from Coursera

[@adegbengaogungeje5124]

Is React a Library or Framework?

[@fadhil4008]

Man did you even watch the entire video?

[@si-ken]

great video. guy could've used a pop filter though, would have made it easier to hear what he was saying

[@momakplayz7985]

Hi, i know javascript basics and i heard of Javascript Libraries. But its my first time using a javascript library and im very confused on how to use it.

[@temamou43]

I like the way you explain things but I guess the examples you used confused me a lot, please come up with a simpler example next time I am sure it will help a lot of people

[@Layarion]

4:30 i don't appreciate you misleading people here. you keep saying "this really condenses it", yes, but anyone can do that without a library. so please, how about you describe traits that are *actually* unique to what a "library" is.

[@legoghetto2689]

would more appreciate if you pronounce all the words clear. didn't get like 10% of what you are saying.

[@amazonfbaphotographer7333]

I disagree

[@legoghetto2689]

@@amazonfbaphotographer7333 I agree

[@HabiburRahman-xs9gb]

what!!

[@rachelkelley7134]

Easy to understand and to the point with decent examples. Thanks.

[@terryflautses7421]

Great video and explanation. Thanks Carlos and Codecademy!

[@josemfcheo]

I did not know that react was a library. Awesome vid!

[@tejeswarpala2841]

I was thinking that React is a framework! poor me! cool and clear explanation. with simple analogy.

[@PranavBhattarai]

Same here. But it is really not?! Edit: Just Googled, React is NOT a framework. There we go, my programming knowledge.🤣

[@subhashkeer4394]

very well explained :-)

[@KingUnity22]

Awesome video.

[@user-zj3ft8yh4e]

Yeah, quickly and interesting!

[@tejeswarpala2841]

I was thinking that React is a framework! poor me! cool and clear explanation. with simple analogy.

[@prakashbhosale5215]

i also

[@josemfcheo]

First