>> If a library/framework doesn't provide samples/examples, then it's probably not a good library Great point, and I'll add: The examples must cover the 80/20

>> If a library/framework doesn't provide samples/examples, then it's probably not a good library Great point, and I'll add: The examples must cover the 80/20 rule -- 80% of the time, people just need simple examples just to get started. And the simple thing is important-- the examples must be standalone. I can't remember the number of times I just wanted to try out a new library, but couldnt even get the "hello world" version working, and just quit. It's harder if the library/code is in a language you dont use for your day to day job.