# Need Understanding

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-understanding/282263
**Category:** programming
**Created:** [February 19, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-understanding/282263 "2009-02-19T14:39:07Z")
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### Author: ![Wantabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a9adbd/32.png) [@Wantabe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wantabe)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-understanding/282263/1 "2009-02-19T14:39:07Z")

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I’m learning PHP. With that said i’m also endeavoring to learn MySQL as well and i have some questions about terminology. First of all what exactly is a php framework? I assume that it is a cms built by someone or some company for the purpose of designing a web site; just not sure? Also is that the best way to go and what frameworks are considered easy to learn and build from? Another question that i have is what is an iframe? And do most php/MySQL sites use them? And last one for now is; is a frame the same thing as an iframe and if not; what is the difference? Thank you in advance for your help!!! :stunned: