what is framework?

[lemon_1800]

Hi! Well could u please elaborate more on this issue!! Framework as a definition means the laid down API's on which u can program and run the desired website/software.

I often hear the word “.net framework” in webmaster forums, also they mention some more scripts name attaching with the word framework say “X framework”, “Y framework”like “.net framework”. I wonder here what they mean by framework. If anyone knows about it, please let me know. Thanks.