How does Water compare with other Web languages?

Unlike JavaScript, Water includes a persistent database. Unlike Flash, Water provides full support of CSS. Water has a much smaller footprint than Flex, JavaFX, or Silver Light.

JavaScript/JSON/AJAX/Google Gears

• JavaScript does not include any form of persistent database.
• JavaScript is used primarily on the client (although over 20 versions do exist for the server, see Server-side JavaScript
• Water is better at handling all aspects of complex applications, including user interface, logic, and data.
• Google Gears adds persistence to JavaScript by means of SQLite

Flash

• Natively supports streaming audio and video
• Provides only limited support of CSS