application framework
nounUK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːk/
US /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
A set of ready-made tools that helps people build computer programs more easily.
The developers used an application framework to build the mobile app faster.
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2. A reusable structure of code that provides common features for building applications.
The application framework handles user login and data storage for us.
3. A general term for the supporting structure or system on which something is built.
The team designed an application framework for managing their research data.
4. A collection of guidelines and components used to organize how software is created.
Choosing the right application framework can save months of work.