I would not call it a framework, but it contains components that can be combined to create a framework.

>Hi all -
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>Reading here and elsewhere getting information on frameworks, including Strataframe and CSLA... Have hear a few developers mention Microsoft Application Blocks as a "framework" but not really finding lots of discussion or information that would help in our analysis of .NET frameworks.
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>So, is MS Application Blocks a true framework? Pros? Cons? And if it is a full-fledged application development framework why hasn't it been mentioned in the various framework discussions here?
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>Much thanks!