What is the difference between a css boilerplate and framework?

Question

I've been researching some css frameworks to use for my shopify theme, and I keep seeing css boilerplates put into the same category as frameworks.

What is the difference between the two?

Answer 1

Not sure if I agree with the above answer.

I agree that "template" and "boilerplate" are different names for the same thing. But frameworks?!

I keep using analogies to help me think. And if I think about the working environment of Monty Python's Terry Gilliam (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs7WaL44_Iw), I must come to the conclusion that there are in fact differences.

Template/boilerplate: desk with ruler, margins, etc. Library: cuttings. Framework: template + library + lights + shooting camera + tape + glass + ....

So, by framework is meant basically ALL the working environment, where we can find templates, libraries, others tools like debuggers, tools for auto-complete, compilers, etc etc.

Does this make any sense?