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Apache Tomcat vs Play!

A side-by-side look at Apache Tomcat and Play!. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Apache Tomcat

Apache Tomcat

Development

Apache Tomcat is an open source Java Servlet Container that implements specifications from Java EE and Java Servlet. It provides a web server environment to run Java code and serve web applications.

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Play!

Play!

Development

Play! is an open-source web application framework that uses the Java programming language. It is lightweight, stateless, web-friendly, and built for developer productivity. Play! allows rapid application development, making it easy to get started and iterate quickly.

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