Explain the difference between a framework and a library in simple terms.

A framework and a library are tools for development, but with different levels of control.

• Library — a set of ready-made functions or classes that you call as needed. You control the flow of the program, and the library helps perform tasks.

• Framework — the structure of an application that defines the structure and flow of control. You write code that fits into this structure, and the framework calls your code at the right time.

Example:

• Using a library, you decide when and how to use it.
• Using a framework, you follow its rules, and it manages the execution of your code.

This is often called "inversion of control" — in a library, you control; in a framework, control is handed over to it.