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GWT (Google Web Toolkit) vs Play!

A side-by-side look at GWT (Google Web Toolkit) and Play!. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GWT (Google Web Toolkit)

GWT (Google Web Toolkit)

Development

GWT (Google Web Toolkit) is an open-source Java software development framework for building complex browser-based applications. It allows developers to write client-side applications in Java that get compiled to JavaScript for execution in the browser.

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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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