A framework is a generic term commonly referring to an essential supporting structure which other things are built on top of. Framework may refer to:

Computing

* Application framework, used to implement the structure of an application for an operating system *

Architecture framework The ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 Conceptual Model of Architecture Description defines the term architecture framework within systems engineering and software development as: "An architecture framework establishes a common practice for creating, interpretin ...

* Content management framework, reusable components of a content management system * CSS framework * Enterprise architecture framework *

Framework (office suite) Framework, launched in 1984, was an office suite to run on the (x86) IBM PC and compatibles with the MS-DOS operating system. Unlike other integrated products, Framework was not created as "plug-in" modules with a similar look and feel, but as a ...

, a DOS office application suite in 1984 *

Framework Computer Framework Computer Inc, commonly referred to as Framework, is an American laptop manufacturer. The company positions itself as a proponent of the electronics right to repair movement, and their laptops are designed to be easy to disassemble, ...

, a laptop manufacturer for modular laptops *

Framework-oriented design {{refimprove, date=August 2009 Framework Oriented Design (FOD) is a programming paradigm that uses existing frameworks as the basis for an application design. The framework can be thought of as fully functioning template application. The applica ...

, uses existing frameworks for application design *

List of rich web application frameworks : ''For a list of mobile only frameworks see Multiple phone web based application framework''. Below is a list of rich web application frameworks: {, class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center;" , - s ...

Logical framework In logic, a logical framework provides a means to define (or present) a logic as a signature in a higher-order type theory in such a way that provability of a formula in the original logic reduces to a type inhabitation problem in the framework typ ...

* Multimedia framework, handles media on a computer and through a network *

Software framework In computer programming, a software framework is an abstraction in which software, providing generic functionality, can be selectively changed by additional user-written code, thus providing application-specific software. It provides a standard ...

, a reusable set of libraries or classes for a software system or subsystem *

Web framework A web framework (WF) or web application framework (WAF) is a software framework that is designed to support the development of web applications including web services, web resources, and web APIs. Web frameworks provide a standard way to build and ...

, for development of dynamic websites, web applications, and web services

Education

* Australian Qualifications Framework, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Australia *

Curriculum framework A curriculum framework is an organized plan or set of standards or learning outcomes that defines the content to be learned in terms of clear, definable standards of what the student should know and be able to do. A curriculum framework is part of ...

, a plan, standards or learning outcomes that define content to be learned * European Qualifications Framework, a hierarchy of educational qualifications in the European Union *

Malaysian Qualifications Framework The Malaysian Qualifications Framework ( ms, Kerangka Kelayakan Malaysia) or the MQF is a unified system of post secondary qualifications offered on a national basis in Malaysia. It is administered by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), a s ...

, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Malaysia * National Framework of Qualifications, the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Ireland * Schools Interoperability Framework, a data sharing specification for academic institutions

Government and law

* Framework agreement *

Framework decision A framework decision was a kind of legislative act of the European Union used exclusively within the EU's competences in police and judicial co-operation in criminal justice matters. Framework decisions were similar to directives in that they r ...

, a legislative act of the European Union * Legal framework, a form of legal doctrine * Local development framework, a spatial planning strategy * Logical framework approach, a management tool used in international development projects * National Service Framework, policies by the National Health Service of the United Kingdom

Music

* The Framework, Canadian indie-rock band * Frameworks (band), American post-hardcore band *''Frameworks'', 2015 album by

Samuel Seo Samuel Seo (; born May 3, 1991) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Born in Seoul, he spent his youth living in his home country, as well as Japan, the United States, and Canada. An aspiring pianist, Seo's exposure ...

* "Framework", 2013 song by The Story So Far from '' What You Don't See''

Other uses

Conceptual framework A conceptual framework is an analytical tool with several variations and contexts. It can be applied in different categories of work where an overall picture is needed. It is used to make conceptual distinctions and organize ideas. Strong conceptu ...

, a set of theories that serve as the guiding principles of research *

Cultural framework Cultural framework is a term used in social science to explain traditions, value systems, myths and symbols that are common in a given society. A given society may have multiple cultural frameworks (for example, United States society has different ...

, traditions, value systems, myths, and symbols that are common in a society * Framework (building), a proposed building in Portland, Oregon *

Framework interpretation (Genesis) :''This article focuses on the views of certain Christian commentators and theologians. For a more general account of the topic of Genesis chapter 1, see Genesis creation narrative.'' The framework interpretation (also known as the literary fram ...

, an interpretation of the first chapter of Genesis *

Framework region In molecular biology, a framework region is a subdivision of the variable region (Fab) of the antibody. The variable region is composed of seven amino acid regions, four of which are framework regions and three of which are hypervariable regions. ...

, a region in the variable domain of a protein *

Media engagement framework The media engagement framework is a planning framework used by marketing professionals to understand the behavior of social media marketing-based audiences. The construct was introduced in the book, Return on investment, ROI of Social Media. Powell ...

, a construct to understand social media marketing-based audiences *

, a company to provide a sustainable and repairable laptop

Computing

Education

Government and law

Music

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