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What is the difference between a framework and a library? Is Angular a framework or library?

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The difference is who controls the flow. A library is a collection of functions that your code calls, so you decide when to use it. A framework provides the structure and calls your code, a principle called inversion of control.

Angular is a framework.

  • Provides the application structure and architecture, and controls the flow through the component lifecycle.
  • Its dependency injection manages object creation, so your code does not create its own dependencies.
  • Ships built-in features such as routing, forms and an HTTP client.
  • Expects your code to follow its conventions and patterns.
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