API vs. Library vs. Framework.

Question

Can someone explain the difference beetween them?

Answer 1

api = aplication programming interface,
is used to connect to other aplications
framework = used to build aplications on it.
libary = a collection of classes and functions

for more informations about them
ask wikipedia
Api: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmierschnittstelle
Framework: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Framework
Libary:
https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmbibliothek

edit: mby you have to change the language

Answer 2

In a nut shell the key difference between a library and a framework is "Inversion of Control". When you call a method from a library, you are in control. But with a framework, the control is inverted: the framework calls you...
For more info: https://www.programcreek.com/2011/09/what-is-the-difference-between-a-java-library-and-a-framework/