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JavaScript vs OrbitDB

A side-by-side look at JavaScript and OrbitDB. 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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OrbitDB

OrbitDB

Development

OrbitDB is a decentralized peer-to-peer database that allows developers to build decentralized applications. It works on top of IPFS, providing an API for managing databases on the distributed web.

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