Technology and tools

Frameworks

Frameworks can be useful, but be wary of using them by default. Think carefully about the problem you’re solving by using a particular framework, and about the cost of using it to you, your team, and your users.

Frameworks have some Pros. They:

• can make complex things simpler;
• are often well maintained and well tested.

Frameworks also have some Cons. They:

• add a dependency to your project;
• can be overkill for the problem you are trying to solve;
• can be painful to upgrade;
• can have a steep learning curve;
• are solving someone else’s problem, not yours.

Roll your own framework, but borrow from the best. Look at Bootstrap, Foundation, and other frameworks for ideas.