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Play Framework vs WebFaction

A side-by-side look at Play Framework and WebFaction. 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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WebFaction

WebFaction

Online Services

WebFaction is a hosting provider that offers shared, VPS, and dedicated server hosting for websites and web applications. It has a control panel for easy management and supports deploying apps in Python, Ruby, Node.js, PHP, and more.

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