Is jquery a javascript library or framework? [closed]

Solution 1:

A library. According to the homepage, and which I agree with.

A framework is something that usually forces a certain way of implementing a solution, whereas jQuery is just a tool to make implementing what you want to do easier.

Solution 2:

jQuery: The Write Less, Do More, JavaScript Library.

Solution 3:

For sure, it's a javascript library. But about being a framework or not,I just think it's not a framework. Have a look on wikipedia definition of software-framework:

It is a collection of software libraries providing a defined application programming interface.

And jQuery is just a single library. After that it says:

Frameworks contain key distinguishing features that separate them from normal libraries:

1. inversion of control - In a framework, unlike in libraries or normal user applications, the overall program's flow of control is not dictated by the caller, but by the framework.

So, I think it's not a framework.

Solution 4:

According to the angularjs web site

• a library - a collection of functions which are useful when writing web apps. Your code is in charge and it calls into the library when
  it sees fit. E.g., jQuery.
• frameworks - a particular implementation of a web application, where your code fills in the details. The framework is in charge and it calls into your code when it needs something app specific. E.g., durandal, ember, etc.