📚 Library

• What It Is: A collection of pre-written code that you can call upon to perform specific tasks.
• Control Flow: You’re in control. You call the library functions when you need them.
• Example: jQuery, Lodash, React (in some contexts).

🏗️ Framework

• What It Is: A structure that provides a foundation for developing applications. It dictates the architecture of your app.
• Control Flow: The framework is in control. You plug your code into the framework’s pre-defined flow.
• Example: Angular, Vue.js, Django.

Key Differences:

1. Inversion of Control:

   • Library: You control when and how to use it.
   • Framework: It tells your code what to do and when.

2. Usage:

   • Library: Used to perform specific tasks within your code.
   • Framework: Used to build and structure your entire application.

3. Flexibility:

   • Library: More flexible, can be used alongside other libraries.
   • Framework: More rigid, dictates how you structure your app.

4. Complexity:

   • Library: Generally simpler, focused on solving specific problems.
   • Framework: Can be more complex, providing a full set of tools for building applications.

Which One to Use?

• Choose a Library: If you need specific functionality without dictating your app’s structure.
• Choose a Framework: If you need a comprehensive solution that includes architecture and common functionalities out of the box.