This dataset contains information about various web development frameworks, detailing their features, languages used, release years, and other relevant characteristics. It serves as a quick reference for developers looking to understand different frameworks and their applications.
Framework Name | Initial Release Year | Current Version | Primary Language | License | Website | Key Features | Use Cases |
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Angular | 2010 | 14.0.0 | TypeScript | MIT | https://angular.io | Component-based architecture, Two-way data binding | Single-page applications, Mobile apps |
React | 2013 | 17.0.2 | JavaScript | MIT | https://reactjs.org | Virtual DOM, Component-based architecture | Web applications, Mobile apps |
Vue.js | 2014 | 3.0.0 | JavaScript | MIT | https://vuejs.org | Reactivity system, Component-based architecture | Single-page applications, Prototyping |
Django | 2005 | 3.2.5 | Python | BSD | https://www.djangoproject.com | MTV architecture, ORM, Built-in admin interface | Web applications, REST APIs |
Flask | 2010 | 2.0.1 | Python | BSD | https://flask.palletsprojects.com | Lightweight, Modular design, Jinja2 templating | Web applications, Microservices |
Ruby on Rails | 2005 | 6.1.4 | Ruby | MIT | https://rubyonrails.org | Convention over configuration, Active Record | Web applications, API development |
Spring Framework | 2002 | 5.3.8 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://spring.io | Dependency Injection, Aspect-oriented programming | Enterprise applications, Microservices |
ASP.NET Core | 2016 | 5.0 | C# | Apache 2.0 | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/aspnet | Cross-platform, Modular architecture | Web applications, Cloud services |
Node.js | 2009 | 16.6.1 | JavaScript | MIT | https://nodejs.org | Event-driven, Non-blocking I/O, NPM | Web servers, Real-time applications |
Express | 2010 | 4.17.1 | JavaScript | MIT | https://expressjs.com | Minimal and flexible, Middleware support | Web applications, REST APIs |
Laravel | 2011 | 8.0 | PHP | MIT | https://laravel.com | Elegant syntax, Eloquent ORM, Blade templating | Web applications, RESTful APIs |
Symfony | 2005 | 5.3 | PHP | MIT | https://symfony.com | Reusable components, Twig templating | Web applications, Enterprise applications |
Grails | 2005 | 4.0.0 | Groovy | Apache 2.0 | https://grails.org | Convention over configuration, GORM | Web applications, APIs |
Flutter | 2015 | 2.0 | Dart | BSD | https://flutter.dev | Hot reload, Widget-based architecture | Mobile apps, Web applications |
Xamarin | 2011 | 5.0 | C# | MIT | https://dot.net/xamarin | Cross-platform development, Native API access | Mobile applications, Games |
TensorFlow | 2015 | 2.5 | Python | Apache 2.0 | https://www.tensorflow.org | Deep learning, Neural networks | Machine Learning, Data analysis |
PyTorch | 2016 | 1.9.1 | Python | BSD | https://pytorch.org | Dynamic computation graph, GPU acceleration | Deep learning, Research |
Apache Spark | 2014 | 3.1.2 | Scala | Apache 2.0 | https://spark.apache.org | In-memory computing, Streaming data processing | Big data analytics, Machine learning |
Rails API | 2013 | 5.0 | Ruby | MIT | https://github.com/rails-api/rails-api | API-only applications, Slimmed down Rails stack | RESTful APIs, Mobile backends |
AJAX | 1996 | 1.0 | JavaScript | NaN | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajax | Asynchronous requests, Partial page updates | Web applications, User interfaces |
Backbone.js | 2010 | 1.4.0 | JavaScript | MIT | https://backbonejs.org | Model-view-presenter architecture, RESTful JSON interface | Single-page applications, Real-time apps |
Svelte | 2016 | 3.38.2 | JavaScript | MIT | https://svelte.dev | Reactive programming, No virtual DOM | Web applications, Mobile apps |
Bootstrap | 2011 | 5.0.2 | CSS/JavaScript | MIT | https://getbootstrap.com | Responsive design, Predefined components | Web applications, UI kits |
Bulma | 2016 | 0.9.3 | CSS | MIT | https://bulma.io | Flexbox-based, Responsive utilities | Web applications, Prototyping |
Foundation | 2011 | 6.7.2 | CSS/JavaScript | MIT | https://get.foundation | Responsive design, Mobile-first framework | Web applications, UI libraries |
jQuery | 2006 | 3.6.0 | JavaScript | MIT | https://jquery.com | DOM manipulation, Event handling | Web applications, Plugins |
Ember.js | 2011 | 3.27.0 | JavaScript | MIT | Convention over configuration, Two-way data binding | Single-page applications, Ambitious web apps | NaN |
PhoneGap | 2009 | cordova-12.0.0 | JavaScript | Apache 2.0 | https://phonegap.com | Cross-platform mobile app development | Mobile applications, Hybrid apps |
Sencha Touch | 2010 | 2.4.2 | JavaScript | Commercial | https://www.sencha.com/products/touch | Mobile app framework, Responsive UI components | Mobile web apps, Cross-platform apps |
Cordova | 2011 | 10.0.0 | JavaScript | Apache 2.0 | https://cordova.apache.org | Build mobile apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript | Mobile applications, Hybrid apps |
Ionic | 2013 | 5.5.0 | JavaScript | MIT | https://ionicframework.com | Cross-platform mobile framework, UI components | Mobile applications, Progressive web apps |
Quartz Composer | 2007 | 4.0 | Cocoa | Commercial | https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/GraphicsImaging/Conceptual/drawing_with_quartz/QuartzComposer/QuartzComposer.html | Visual programming for graphics | Interactive applications, Prototyping |
GoChi | 2015 | 0.8.0 | Go | MIT | https://github.com/go-chi/chi | Lightweight, Fast routing | Microservices, API development |
FastAPI | 2018 | 0.68.0 | Python | MIT | https://fastapi.tiangolo.com | Fast, Asynchronous, Automatic interactive API docs | Web APIs, Microservices |
ASP.NET MVC | 2009 | 5.2.7 | C# | Apache 2.0 | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/aspnet/mvc | Model-view-controller architecture | Web applications, REST APIs |
Apache Struts | 2000 | 2.5.28 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://struts.apache.org | MVC framework, Plugin architecture | Enterprise Java applications, Large web apps |
Oracle ADF | 2006 | 12.2.1 | Java | Commercial | https://www.oracle.com/middleware/technologies/adf.html | Full-stack development, Rich UI components | Enterprise applications, Large-scale systems |
Zee.js | 2021 | 1.0.0 | JavaScript | MIT | https://github.com/konvajs/konva | Canvas library on top of HTML5 Canvas API | 2D games, Interactive animations |
ASP.NET Web Forms | 2002 | 4.6 | C# | Commercial | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/aspnet/web-forms | Event-driven, Built-in controls | Web applications, Legacy systems |
Blazor | 2018 | 6.0 | C# | MIT | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/aspnet/web-apps/blazor | WebAssembly, Component-based architecture | Web applications, Single-page applications |
Phoenix | 2014 | 1.6.0 | Elixir | MIT | https://phoenixframework.org | Real-time, Soft real-time features, Channels | Web applications, Real-time services |
KeystoneJS | 2013 | 4.5 | Node.js | MIT | https://keystonejs.com | Content management, GraphQL support | CMS, Admin interfaces |
NestJS | 2017 | 8.0 | TypeScript | MIT | https://nestjs.com | Modular architecture, Dependency injection | Server-side applications, Microservices |
Quasar Framework | 2016 | 1.15.0 | Vue.js | MIT | https://quasar.dev | Cross-platform development, PWA support | Mobile applications, Desktop apps |
Spree | 2006 | 4.3.0 | Ruby | MIT | https://spreecommerce.org | E-commerce framework, Modular architecture | Online stores, E-commerce systems |
Struts 2 | 2006 | 2.5.28 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://struts.apache.org | MVC framework, Action-driven framework | Web applications, Enterprise systems |
GraphQL | 2015 | 16.0.0 | JavaScript | MIT | https://graphql.org | Strongly typed, Query language for APIs | APIs, Client-server communication |
Chakra UI | 2020 | 1.6.8 | JavaScript | MIT | https://chakra-ui.com | Accessible components, Themeable | React applications, UI libraries |
Aurelia | 2014 | 1.3.1 | JavaScript | MIT | https://aurelia.io | Two-way data binding, Convention over configuration | Single-page applications, Web apps |
Nuxt.js | 2016 | 2.15.3 | JavaScript | MIT | https://nuxtjs.org | Universal applications, Server-side rendering | Vue.js applications, Static sites |
Redux | 2015 | 4.1.0 | JavaScript | MIT | State management, Predictable state container | React applications, Frontend state management | NaN |
Babel | 2014 | 7.14.0 | JavaScript | MIT | Transpiler, Support for next-gen JavaScript | JavaScript applications, Development tools | NaN |
Tailwind CSS | 2017 | 2.2.16 | CSS | MIT | Utility-first, Customizable | Web applications, UI design | NaN |
Sanity.io | 2018 | 2021.x | JavaScript | Commercial | https://www.sanity.io | Headless CMS, Real-time collaboration | Content management, Dynamic sites |
Netlify CMS | 2017 | 2.10.0 | JavaScript | MIT | Single-file components, Git-based | Static site generators, Content management | NaN |
Storybook | 2016 | 6.4.0 | JavaScript | MIT | UI component explorer, Development environment | UI development, Component libraries | NaN |
Sapper | 2018 | 0.27.0 | JavaScript | MIT | Server-side rendering, Static site generation | Svelte applications, Universal apps | NaN |
Pandas | 2008 | 1.3.1 | Python | BSD | https://pandas.pydata.org | Data analysis, Data manipulation | Data science, Analytics |
Scikit-learn | 2007 | 0.24.2 | Python | BSD | https://scikit-learn.org | Machine learning, Feature extraction | Machine learning, Data analysis |
Fastify | 2017 | 3.21.0 | JavaScript | MIT | https://www.fastify.io | Fast and low overhead, Schema validation | Node.js applications, REST APIs |
Electron | 2013 | 13.1.7 | JavaScript | MIT | https://www.electronjs.org | Build cross-platform desktop apps | Desktop applications, Electron apps |
Unity | 2005 | 2021.2.3f1 | C# | Commercial | https://unity.com | Cross-platform game development, 3D engine | Games, Simulations |
Unreal Engine | 1998 | 4.27 | C++ | Commercial | https://www.unrealengine.com | Powerful graphics, Cross-platform | Games, Virtual reality |
OpenFrameworks | 2005 | 0.11.0 | C++ | MIT | http://openframeworks.cc | Creative coding, Multimedia applications | Art installations, Interactive applications |
LibGDX | 2010 | 1.9.12 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://libgdx.badlogicgames.com | Cross-platform, 2D and 3D game development | Games, Game prototyping |
Jupyter Notebook | 2015 | 6.4.0 | Python | BSD | https://jupyter.org | Interactive computing, Live coding | Data analysis, Education |
Rasa | 2016 | 2.8.4 | Python | Apache 2.0 | https://rasa.com | Conversational AI, Natural language understanding | Chatbots, Virtual assistants |
Apache Kafka | 2011 | 2.8.0 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://kafka.apache.org | Distributed streaming platform | Real-time analytics, Event-driven architectures |
Red Hat OpenShift | 2015 | 4.8 | Java | Commercial | https://www.openshift.com | Kubernetes-based container platform | Microservices, Container orchestration |
Apache Camel | 2007 | 3.11.0 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://camel.apache.org | Integration patterns, Project lifecycle | Microservices, Integrations |
Bazel | 2015 | 5.0 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://bazel.build | Build automation, Multi-language support | Large codebases, Continuous integration |
Jenkins | 2011 | 2.319 | Java | MIT | https://www.jenkins.io | Continuous integration, Pipeline as code | DevOps, Automation |
Terraform | 2014 | 1.0.0 | Go | Mozilla Public License 2.0 | https://www.terraform.io | Infrastructure as code, Multi-cloud support | DevOps, Infrastructure management |
Kubernetes | 2014 | 1.21.0 | Go | Apache 2.0 | https://kubernetes.io | Container orchestration, Declarative configuration | Microservices, Cloud-native applications |
Prometheus | 2012 | 2.30.0 | Go | Apache 2.0 | https://prometheus.io | Monitoring and alerting, Time-series database | System monitoring, Metrics gathering |
InfluxDB | 2013 | 2.0.0 | Go | MIT | https://www.influxdata.com/influxdb | Time-series database, High performance | Monitoring, IoT data storage |
Apache NiFi | 2015 | 1.13.2 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://nifi.apache.org | Data flow automation, User-friendly interface | Data ingestion, ETL |
Graphite | 2008 | 1.1.14 | Python | MIT | https://graphiteapp.org | Monitoring system, Time-series metrics | System monitoring, Analytics |
Netty | 2010 | 4.1.65.Final | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://netty.io | Asynchronous networking framework, Event-driven | Network applications, Microservices |
JVM | 1995 | 17 | Java | Oracle Binary Code License | https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase-jdk11-downloads.html | Platform for running Java applications | Cross-platform applications, Server-side applications |
Go | 2009 | 1.17 | Go | BSD | https://golang.org | Simple syntax, Concurrency support | Server applications, CLI tools |
Scala | 2003 | 2.13.6 | Scala | Apache 2.0 | https://www.scala-lang.org | Functional programming, JVM compatibility | Web applications, Big data processing |
Ruby | 1995 | 3.0.1 | Ruby | MIT | https://www.ruby-lang.org | Dynamic, Open-source programming language | Web applications, Prototyping |
Perl | 1987 | 5.34 | Perl | Artistic | https://www.perl.org | Text processing strengths, Easy syntax for scripting | Web development, Automation scripts |
Haskell | 1990 | 8.10.4 | Haskell | BSD | https://www.haskell.org | Purely functional programming, Strong static typing | Data analysis, Research |
Clojure | 2007 | 1.10.3 | Clojure | EPL/CLAS | https://clojure.org | Functional programming on JVM, Immutable data structures | Web applications, Data processing |
F# | 2005 | 5.0 | F# | Apache 2.0 | https://fsharp.org | Functional-first language, .NET interoperability | Web applications, Data science |
Julia | 2012 | 1.6.0 | Julia | MIT | https://julialang.org | High-performance numerical computing, Dynamic typing | Scientific computing, Data analysis |
R | 1995 | 4.1.0 | R | GNU | https://www.r-project.org | Statistical computing, Data visualization | Data science, Statistical analysis |
Swift | 2014 | 5.4 | Swift | Apache 2.0 | https://swift.org | Modern programming for iOS and macOS | Mobile apps, System programming |
Rust | 2010 | 1.53.0 | Rust | MIT/Apache | https://www.rust-lang.org | Memory safety, Zero-cost abstractions | Systems programming, WebAssembly |
TypeScript | 2012 | 4.3.5 | TypeScript | Apache 2.0 | https://www.typescriptlang.org | Static typing for JavaScript, Enforced code quality | Web applications, Node.js development |
Kotlin | 2011 | 1.5.21 | Kotlin | Apache 2.0 | https://kotlinlang.org | Concise syntax, Fully interoperable with Java | Android development, Web applications |
MATLAB | 1984 | R2021b | MATLAB | Commercial | https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html | Numerical computing, Matrix manipulation | Data analysis, Algorithm development |
Power BI | 2015 | 2.99.881.0 | Commercial | Commercial | https://powerbi.microsoft.com | Data visualization, Business intelligence | Data analysis, Reporting |
Tableau | 2003 | 2021.3 | Commercial | Commercial | https://www.tableau.com | Data visualization, Dashboarding | Analysis, Business intelligence |
QlikView | 1993 | 12.70 | Commercial | Commercial | https://www.qlik.com | In-memory data processing, Dashboarding | Data analytics, Business intelligence |
WordPress | 2003 | 5.7.2 | PHP | GPL | https://wordpress.org | Content management system, Plugin architecture | Blogging, Corporate websites |
Magento | 2008 | 2.4.3 | PHP | OSL | https://magento.com | E-commerce features, Customization | Online stores, E-commerce systems |
Shopify | 2006 | 2021.0.0 | Ruby | Commercial | https://www.shopify.com | E-commerce platform, Subscription model | Online retail, E-commerce |
Wix | 2006 | 2021.0 | Commercial | Commercial | https://www.wix.com | Drag-and-drop website builder | Small business websites, Portfolios |
Squarespace | 2003 | 7.1 | Commercial | Commercial | https://www.squarespace.com | Website building platform, Templates | Portfolio sites, Business websites |
Notion | 2016 | 2.0 | Commercial | Commercial | https://www.notion.so | All-in-one productivity tool, Collaboration | Project management, Documentation |
Slack | 2013 | 4.19.0 | Commercial | Commercial | https://slack.com | Team communication, Integrations | Team collaboration, Project management |
Discord | 2015 | 1.0.0 | Commercial | Commercial | https://discord.com | Voice and text communication, Community building | Gaming, Online communities |
Zoom | 2013 | 5.7.0 | Commercial | Commercial | https://zoom.us | Video conferencing, Webinars | Remote work, Online meetings |
WebRTC | 2011 | 1.0 | Free | NaN | https://webrtc.org | Real-time communication, Peer-to-peer connections | Video calls, Real-time data sharing |
SignalR | 2011 | 5.0.9 | C# | Apache 2.0 | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/aspnet/signalr | Real-time web functionality, Persistent connections | Real-time applications, Notifications |
SSO | 1999 | 2.0 | Commercial | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_sign-on | User authentication, Identity management | Web applications, Enterprise systems |
OAuth 2.0 | 2012 | 1.0 | RFC | RFC | https://oauth.net/2/ | Authorization framework, Secure delegated access | API security, Authentication |
OpenID Connect | 2014 | 1.0 | RFC | RFC | https://openid.net/connect/ | Identity layer on top of OAuth 2.0 | Single sign-on, Identity verification |
JWT | 2010 | RS256 | RFC | RFC | https://jwt.io | Compact, URL-safe means of representing claims between parties | Token-based authentication, API security |
REACT | 2013 | 17.0.2 | JavaScript | MIT | https://reactjs.org | JavaScript library for building UIs, Component-based | Web apps, Mobile applications |
NPM | 2010 | 7.20.0 | JavaScript | ISC | https://www.npmjs.com | Package manager for JavaScript, Dependency management | Web applications, Node.js projects |
Yarn | 2016 | 1.22.5 | JavaScript | BSD | https://yarnpkg.com | Package manager, Fast, reliable, and secure | JavaScript projects, Node.js applications |
Composer | 2011 | 2.1.9 | PHP | MIT | https://getcomposer.org | Dependency management for PHP | PHP projects, Web applications |
Bundler | 2010 | 2.2.21 | Ruby | MIT | https://bundler.io | Dependency management for Ruby | Ruby projects, Rails applications |
pip | 2008 | 21.1.2 | Python | PSF | https://pip.pypa.io | Package installer for Python | Python projects, Data analysis |
Anaconda | 2012 | 2021.05 | Python | Commercial | https://www.anaconda.com | Data science platform, Package management | Data analysis, Machine learning |
EasyRSA | 2013 | 3.0.8 | PHP | GPL | https://github.com/OpenVPN/easy-rsa | PKI and TLS automation | VPNs, Security applications |
Keycloak | 2014 | 12.0.4 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://www.keycloak.org | Identity and access management, SSO support | Enterprise applications, Security management |
Apache Airflow | 2015 | 2.1.2 | Python | Apache 2.0 | https://airflow.apache.org | Workflow automation, Scheduling | Data pipelines, ETL processes |
Celery | 2009 | 5.1.0 | Python | BSD | https://docs.celeryproject.org | Distributed task queue, Async processing | Web applications, Background tasks |
RabbitMQ | 2007 | 3.9.0 | Erlang | Mozilla Public License | https://www.rabbitmq.com | Message broker, Asynchronous message passing | Microservices, Event-driven applications |
Apache Kafka Connect | 2016 | 2.8.0 | Java | Apache 2.0 | https://kafka.apache.org/documentation/#connect | Integration framework for Kafka, Stream data between systems | Data migration, Data stream ingestion |
Grafana | 2014 | 8.0.0 | Go | AGPL | https://grafana.com | Open-source analytics and monitoring solution | Data visualization, Monitoring |
puppet | 2005 | 7.0.0 | Ruby | Apache 2.0 | https://puppet.com | Configuration management tool, Automation | DevOps, Infrastructure management |
Chef | 2009 | 17.4.0 | Ruby | Apache 2.0 | https://www.chef.io | Configuration management, Automation | Infrastructure as code, DevOps |
Ansible | 2012 | 2.11.0 | Python | GNU | https://www.ansible.com | Configuration management, Automation | IT automation, Deployment |
OpenShift | 2011 | 4.8 | Java | Commercial | https://www.openshift.com | Kubernetes-based platform, DevOps support | Cloud applications, Enterprise applications |
Vagrant | 2010 | 2.2.18 | Ruby | MIT | https://www.vagrantup.com | Virtual environment management, Infrastructure as code | Development environments, DevOps |
IAC | 2017 | 1.0 | NaN | NaN | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrastructure_as_code | Provisioning infrastructure through code | Cloud infrastructure, DevOps |
Standardization | 1995 | 2.0 | NaN | NaN | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standardization | Uniform approaches to software development | Software engineering, Quality assurance |
Artificial Intelligence Frameworks | 2015 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence | Various tools for AI application development | Machine Learning, Neural Networks |
Cybersecurity Frameworks | 2014 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybersecurity_framework | Tools to manage cybersecurity risks | Security assessments, Compliance |
DevOps Tools | 2013 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps#Tools | Tools for integrating and automating the operations and development | DevOps Processes, Continuous Delivery |
Hybrid Cloud Frameworks | 2017 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_cloud | Tools for management of hybrid cloud infrastructure | Cloud Computing, IT Management |
Microservices Frameworks | 2014 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microservices | Frameworks specifically for the architecture of microservices | Cloud-native applications, Enterprise integrations |
Data Engineering Tools | 2015 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_engineering_tools | Tools for building and maintaining data pipelines | Data Warehousing, ETL Processes |
Remote Work Tools | 2020 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_work#Tools | Tools to facilitate remote work and collaboration | Team collaboration, Project management |
NLP Tools | 2016 | 1.0 | NaN | Commercial | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_language_processing#Tools | Frameworks for Natural Language Processing tasks | Chatbots, Text analysis |