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Google Web Toolkit vs Skulpt

Google Web Toolkit

gwtproject.org

Skulpt

skulpt.org

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FigureGoogle Web ToolkitSkulpt
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
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WebYesYes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
LinuxYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · Code Transpilers8.3 (#6)7.9 (#13)

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Google Web Toolkit

  • FreeFree

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Skulpt

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Google Web Toolkit

Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a free, open-source Java framework for building AJAX web applications. Its compiler converts Java applications into JavaScript and HTML for browser use, and the SDK includes the core libraries and compiler. Deferred binding generates browser-specific code at compile time, while the compiler can create separate application versions for different browsers and languages. Applications can communicate asynchronously with servers through GWT RPC or JSON. An Eclipse plugin provides IDE support and an option to install the SDK. The developer guide covers deployment to Google App Engine, JUnit unit testing and Emma code coverage; documentation also includes SafeHtml guidance for XSS prevention and GWT RPC XSRF protection. GWT is licensed under Apache 2.0 for non-commercial, commercial and enterprise applications. Version 2.13.1 is listed for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Development mode and the compiler periodically send a timestamp ID and product version to Google; Google says it does not log cookies or personal information. The webAppCreator utility has been deprecated since version 2.11.0.

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Skulpt

Skulpt is a free, web-based implementation of Python that executes code entirely in the browser. It requires no preprocessing, plugins, or server-side support. The online editor provides indentation, standard editing shortcuts, and keyboard commands to run all code or only a selection. Developers can embed Skulpt in a webpage or HTML project by loading `skulpt.js` or `skulpt-min.js` together with `skulpt-stdlib.js`, and they can create and host custom modules. The usage guide also describes embedding Trinket examples in an iframe, remixing them, and saving work to a free Trinket account. Skulpt is presented for learning and teaching Python, with a project gallery for educational examples. Its master branch uses Python 3.7.3 grammar, while Python 2 remains available for projects needing it. Documentation says language coverage is incomplete, with some features missing or partial. The runtime may use MIT or PSFLv2 licensing. CLI and API access are listed.

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