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Openfire vs ptpython

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

Openfire

Openfire

Social & Communications

Openfire is an open source instant messaging and chat server. It uses the XMPP protocol and can be configured to work with many chat clients such as Spark, Pidgin, and Web clients. It is written in Java and has features like group chat, messaging archive, and plugins.

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ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

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