Spring vs Play! : Which is Better?

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Spring

Spring helps development teams everywhere build simple, portable, fast and flexible JVM-based systems and applications. Developed by SpringSource

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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Play!

Play Framework makes it easy to build web applications with Java & Scala. Developed by Typesafe

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Spring VS Play!

Spring offers a comprehensive and robust framework ideal for enterprise applications with strong support for microservices and extensive integrations. In contrast, Play provides a lightweight, asynchronous framework that is easier for beginners, making it suitable for real-time applications and quick development.

Spring

Pros:

  • Robust ecosystem
  • Great for enterprise applications
  • Strong support for microservices
  • Comprehensive testing features
  • Wide range of integrations

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve
  • Configuration complexity
  • Overhead for simple applications
  • Can be heavyweight
  • Requires more boilerplate code

Play!

Pros:

  • Built-in asynchronous features
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Great for real-time applications
  • Easy to learn for beginners
  • Strong REST API support

Cons:

  • Limited features compared to Spring
  • Less mature ecosystem
  • May lack enterprise-level support
  • Not as flexible as Spring
  • May require additional libraries for certain features

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Compare CUBA.platform and Spring and decide which is most suitable for you.