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Raphaël vs ShareDB

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

Raphaël

Raphaël

Development

Raphaël is a small JavaScript library that provides cross-browser vector graphics scripting. It allows developers to easily create vector graphics and animations without needing to directly use SVG or VML code. It supports older browsers like Internet Explorer 6.

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ShareDB

ShareDB

Development

ShareDB is a realtime database backend for building collaborative applications. It allows clients to concurrently edit database documents while maintaining consistency. It synchronizes data between clients automatically and supports rich data types like JSON.

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