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JavaScript vs OpenSilver

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

JavaScript

JavaScript

Development

JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language with first-class functions. It is well-known as the scripting language for Web pages, but it's used in many non-browser environments as well including Node.js and MongoDB

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OpenSilver

OpenSilver

Development

OpenSilver is an open-source implementation of Silverlight, providing similar functionality for building rich internet applications using C# and XAML. As an open-source alternative, it allows developers to avoid being locked into Microsoft's ecosystem.

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