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Framework

Base structure for software development

It's a pre-built structure that gives you tools and rules to develop applications faster. Like IKEA: it gives you the pieces and manual, you just assemble. You don't invent the chair from scratch.

How to explain framework when asked for 'an app like Instagram'?

Say: 'Using a framework is like buying a house with blueprints vs. building from foundations. React (framework) gives us the basic structure, we add the specific features. You save months of development.'

Real examples

Client wants to add a 'simple' feature

Instead of: 'Our framework doesn't support it.' Better: 'Our framework (React) is optimized for fast interfaces. That feature requires a different framework or customization.'

Discussing why migrate to another framework

Instead of: 'It's more modern.' Better: 'The new framework (Next.js) includes tools for SEO and speed that in the current one we have to build manually. It's like moving from a prefab house to one with better finishes.'

Explaining developer onboarding times

Instead of: 'They need to learn our stack.' Better: 'Our framework is React. A developer who already knows it takes days to be productive vs. weeks learning from scratch.'

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