What is "microframework"

n. (context computing programming English) A very lightweight framework.

A microframework is a term used to refer to minimalistic web application frameworks. It is contrasted with full-stack framework also called enterprise frameworks.

It lacks most of the functionality which is common to expect in a full-fledged web application framework, such as;

• Accounts, authentication, authorization, roles, etc.
• Database abstraction via an object-relational mapping.
• Input validation and input sanitation.
• Web template engine.