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GitHub Gist vs ShareDB

A side-by-side look at GitHub Gist and ShareDB. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GitHub Gist

GitHub Gist

Development

GitHub Gist is a simple way to share snippets of code and text online. It allows developers to easily share code samples, notes, and more without having to create a full GitHub repository.

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ShareDB

ShareDB

Development

ShareDB is a realtime database backend for building collaborative applications. It allows clients to concurrently edit database documents while maintaining consistency. It synchronizes data between clients automatically and supports rich data types like JSON.

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