Author: Carlos Schults

One of the reasons that learning to program might feel like an overwhelming task is the sheer number of new words, terms, and expressions you come across. Today, we’re here to make your life easier by explaining one such term: programming frameworks. Specifically, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know in response to the question “what is a programming framework?”

You can think of a programming framework as a tool—or a set of tools—you use to make your life easier when performing common programming tasks. I know that might sound a little vague, but it’s hard to offer a more complete definition without going deeper into the topic. Luckily for you, “going deep into a topic” is our thing here at Make Me a Programmer.

What Is a Programming Framework In Simple Terms?

Here’s my definition of a framework:

A programming framework is a prepackaged set of solutions that solves common development problems.

Why do people use frameworks? We’ll go into that in the next section, but I can say that the No. 1 reason for using a framework is probably saving time. But as you’ll soon see, there are several other benefits you can get by leveraging frameworks.
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In this post, we tackle a question that troubles many an aspiring programmer: Do programmers use Mac or PC?

The question does have a short, straightforward answer. Here it goes: Some programmers use Mac, while others favor PCs running Microsoft Windows. Still others prefer to use one of the many Linux distributions. Last but not least, some use some combination of the options above.

Are you satisfied with this answer? I wouldn’t be. As it often happens, the short answer turns out to be too short. Despite being technically correct, it doesn’t tell the whole story. I bet there are more things you want to know about this Mac vs. PC thing. For instance, where does this trope come from? Why does the perception that developers disproportionately favor Macs exist? Are Apple devices really the best option for software developers? Where does Linux fit in?

These are the kinds of questions we’ll answer in this post. By the end of it, you’ll understand the role that your choice of platform actually plays in your software development career.

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