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I unfortunately depend more on frameworks than libraries for coding apps, mainly because I think frameworks are easier for me to use to manage software architec

I unfortunately depend more on frameworks than libraries for coding apps, mainly because I think frameworks are easier for me to use to manage software architecture and patterns, its harder for me to manage a software project with just libraries because I often spend hours just trying to figure out how certain components should interact. I understand the concern but I think for starting a project, relying upon a framework is much easier as it abstracts away a lot of the thinking in the beginning for managing the architecture. Probably libraries play in more with a more mature app because its much easier to optimize and maintain once you have a set pattern to rely on.

chrisco255 9y ago
I think frameworks are great for quick proofs of concept. There is less thinking up front I suppose. But given a long enough timeline on a complex enough project and a framework begins to show its limitations. And then you end up fighting the framework. You're also at the mercy of the framework's maintainers to adapt and evolve your app's architecture. We are still learning and experimenting with the best ways to build apps. Libraries allow you to adapt as new patterns and paradigms emerge, much easier than frameworks.