What's the key difference between a Node.js template project and a Node.js framework?

A Node.js framework (e.g., Express, NestJS, Hapi) provides a structured way to build applications by defining conventions, libraries, and tools for core functionalities like routing, middleware, and database integration. A Node.js template project, on the other hand, is a *pre-configured application* that *uses* one or more frameworks and other libraries, providing a complete, ready-to-run starter environment rather than just the core structural rules.