The clojure community has great meme: libraries over frameworks.
In my mind java is notorious for having frameworks that box you in. You have to think like the framework or you will have major problems. Think spring/hibernate.
The library over framework idea is that external tools that you use should solve a problem and be composable. You should be able to mix and match easily if you want to throw something away or introduce something new.
Composable libraries can reduce NIH and keep you flexible.
In my mind java is notorious for having frameworks that box you in. You have to think like the framework or you will have major problems. Think spring/hibernate.
The library over framework idea is that external tools that you use should solve a problem and be composable. You should be able to mix and match easily if you want to throw something away or introduce something new.
Composable libraries can reduce NIH and keep you flexible.