Brian, Samuelle et al,
I cannot say enough how much I appreciate the work that went into
Jython. It gives Python a portable and standard GUi that other
languages and GUi platforms ( like wx and TK) should envy. The current
port is a little long in the tooth given that Python is now at 2.4, but
I understand the lack of people who can contribute is the issue--it is
amazing what so few have done as it is. And it is very serviceable
right now.
In answer to your questions:
1. I think it is a about time to drop JDK 1.1: the bulk required in
the package isn't worth supporting a long-deprecated JDK few, if any,
use at all any more. Java support for 1.1 is near extinction as well so
if Java support is deprecated, why not Jython support as well?
2. I'd like to help out, but I don't believe my skills are strong
enough for the heavy lifting required. What can a so-so python and java
programmer do to help? I have been working on some "How Tos'' showing
how to do things like load jars, run in-line code, access files in
jars, etc. Maybe I can help that way by publishing those somehow. I'll
leave the 'heavy lifting' to those who can do it without a lot of
'hand-holding'. I'd cost more in your time than my help would be worth
I think.
Still I am open to ways I can help--let me know.
Daniel
On Jan 4, 2005, at 20:16, jython-users-request@...
wrote:
> Message: 5
> To: Jython-Dev <jython-dev@...>,
> Jython-Users <jython-users@...>
> From: brian zimmer <bzimmer@...>
> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 21:06:58 -0600
> Subject: [Jython-users] next release feature set
>
> Samuele and I have been talking about the features of the next Jython
> release and I'd like to get some feedback. Here's the list as it
> stands now:
>
> + new-style classes
> + simplifying import (removing PackageManager)
> + removing 1.1 support
> + bug fixes
> + polishing the cluster
> PyJavaClass/PyJavaInstance/PyClass/PyInstance
>
> From a Python compatibility perspective the new-style classes
> implementation is easily the biggest and really sets us up well to take
> advantage of a lot of new CPython related work. Simplifying the
> importing of Java classes would ease a lot frustration and make
> importing more consistent.
>
> With this release we'd still be targeting the 2.2 libraries from
> CPython, moving to CPython's 2.4 libraries as soon as the bool type is
> added.
>
> In trying to get the code base a little cleaner we'd like to remove the
> support for JDK 1.1. Does anyone object?
>
> There's also work to do with the installer as there are no notes from
> anyone who's ever created a Jython installable and it apparently
> doesn't work well. Does anyone have experience with Java based
> installers and have any interest in helping develop a reproducible
> distribution process?
>
> If you're interested in helping with anything or have ideas please
> reply.
>
> thanks,
>
> brian
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