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Play Framework vs Simple HTTP Server

A side-by-side look at Play Framework and Simple HTTP Server. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Play Framework

Play Framework

Development

The Play Framework is an open-source web application framework that follows the model–view–controller architectural pattern. It is written in Scala and Java and allows rapid application development by using convention over configuration, hot code reloading and display of compilation errors in the browser.

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Simple HTTP Server

Simple HTTP Server

Development

Simple HTTP Server is a free, open source web server that can be used to serve web pages, files, and applications locally for testing purposes. It is lightweight, easy to use, and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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