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Lift Framework

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description Lift Framework Overview

Lift is an open-source web application framework written in Scala and designed to run on the Java Virtual Machine. It emphasizes server-side components, functional programming techniques, and strong handling of application state, while integrating with Scala and Java libraries. Lift is intended for developers building interactive web applications and includes facilities for templating, request processing, persistence integration, security, and real-time browser updates.

help Lift Framework FAQ

What language and runtime is Lift Framework built for?

Lift is an open-source web framework written in Scala and compiled to run on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). That lets Lift applications use Java libraries and deploy to servlet containers or Java application servers. [Lift repository](https://github.com/lift/framework)

Does Lift support stateful server-side interactions?

Yes. Stateful server-side components, including StatefulSnippet patterns, are a core part of Lift, while AJAX and Comet support add live interaction without moving the whole application into the browser. [Lift guide](https://exploring.liftweb.net/downloads/master.pdf)

Can a Lift application reuse Scala and Java libraries?

Yes. Because Lift applications are Scala programs running on the JVM, they can call Java libraries and use standard Java web infrastructure. Lift is released under the Apache 2.0 license. [Lift repository](https://github.com/lift/framework)

How does Lift differ from a browser-first JavaScript framework?

Lift emphasizes server-side components and snippets that connect Scala code to page markup. It supports AJAX and Comet for dynamic behavior, but its core execution model runs on the JVM rather than only inside a browser. [Lift repository](https://github.com/lift/framework)

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