The fameworks discussed in this paper seem conceptualy similar to the design patterns taught in cs15 except on a much grander scale. The idea of a set of "recipes" that are generic enough to be used in many places, but specific enough to solve a problem is appealing.

These frameworks have the advantage over the design patterns taught in cs15 that they some with examples of their use. These examples could be very useful in teaching design in that they show a viable application of a design pattern instead of discussing it on a more abstract level.

Perhaps more could be done to teach design in cs15 where a main goal is leave students with the ability to design well. These frameworks are an interesting avenue which could be adapted to our needs.

MY COMMENTS:

Frameworks are very helpful when designing a program, but students should be taught how to design, not how to rely on frameworks. I agree that frameworks would be very helpful for the first few programs, but students have to learn how to design by themselves as well.