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Node.js vs Play!

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

Node.js

Node.js

Development

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform, JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside of a browser. It allows developers to build scalable network applications using JavaScript on the server-side.

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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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