Knowing how to use a good framework can cut years into months.

However, be aware that productivity gains of that magnitude can result in loss of job security - *bg*

>It appears to me that one of the biggest advantages to frameworks is that they help with the early stages of creating a new application for developers who develop many applications. I on the other hand am just working on a very few applications which will take years to finish. Am I wrong about fraweworks or do they offer me less advantages than others receive?