👉 Scaffolding is a construction technique used in architecture and engineering to build strong, stable structures by using simple materials and basic building blocks. These blocks are called "scaffolds" because they act as a foundation for more complex elements or components that need support. In the context of software development, scaffolding can refer to the process of creating a foundation (also known as a scaffold) for new features or modules within an application. This is often done by writing code that defines the architecture and dependencies