I'm pretty sure that database normalization is a framework.  Database normalization is set of rules used to make all databases organized and easy to query.  There are several levels of normalization that are used but the most important point is that all records of data are required to have an unique identifier.

I agree with Ian but I want to add that even though you have to determine what kind of cable you need in your network but you also have to determine what type of switches you need in your network. Do you need need gigabit switches? Do you need Cisco Switches? Are you going to have anyone access the network or computer via vpn? Those are things you have to consider as well as the cabling.

Ok so what I think a framework is its a set of rules. Rules that when follow guarantee a certain result. like in building your walls need to be 2x4 16 inc's on center or the type of wood needed for headers of different lenght's. A standard like every basket ball goal is 10 feet. I would think even in football plays a certain number of players must be on the like. only one can be in motion. you can only have one forward pass. tell me if I am off

I thought that the framework was basic and applied to all situations. like in my job we don't run rg6 cable over 100 feet and if its more we use 320. So in this example it doesn't matter who manufactures the cable just the distance and gauge in insure the max signal quality.

Alright well I was hesitant to give an example all week but here goes nothing!  I'm not very creative, so be kind!  The first thing that came to mind is the Drexel Student Handbook with all the codes on conduct for the students both on campus and off.  The reason I thought of this in our example is class was the constitution and I guess thats like Drexels "constitution" ha.  Please let me know if this is not correct!

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My contribution to this discussion comes in the form of a programming metaphor. Programming can be done in a framework that guides the software design process. I believe Professor Defrangesco covered this in the first class when he displayed the design frameworks for breaking down and organizing a  problem into a working program.

This is can be done formally through agreed upon standards and informally through accepted methods of program design and construction. I know this was somewhat vague, but it was best example I could think of that added something different to the discussion.