Multiple choice technology architecture

One of the valid reason for deciding not to use a framework ?

  1. When the application already exists and requires maintenance

  2. Number of applications are required to be developed within a specific problem domain

  3. Applications that use the common services provided by frameworks

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A is correct because when an application already exists and only needs maintenance, introducing a framework would require significant rewriting without delivering new value - the cost outweighs benefits. Options B and C describe scenarios where frameworks ARE beneficial: multiple applications in a domain (B) or applications using common services (C) are ideal use cases for frameworks. Frameworks excel at greenfield development or major rewrites, not maintenance-only situations.

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