Re: [Jython-users] Call for articles for Jython monthly

[Alexander S. <ast...@ma...>]

I have read with great interest and benefit the articles on using  
jython from java without using jythonc.

I also note that there seems to be a general desire to get away from  
needing jythonc in as many places as possible.

One use I have made of jythonc is to distribute applications packaged  
as a single jar file.

It occurs to me that it may be possible to create a java wrapper to  
implement a "jython application launcher" somewhat analogous to the  
"jython object factory" described in October's jython monthly (http:// 
wiki.python.org/jython/JythonMonthly/Articles/October2006/3) and  
combine this with One-Jar (http://one-jar.sourceforge.net/). The  
jython source files would be resources in the jar.

If this idea worked it also has the potential to allow a splash  
screen on start up under SE6.

 From what I describe does making an application jar without jythonc  
sound feasible?

I am interested in exploring the implementation but I suspect I will  
get out of my depth and I would appreciate criticism of my code. If I  
can get the bare-bones of something together would it be appropriate  
to post an "exploratory" article to jython monthly to actively  
solicit others contributions/criticisms with the express intent of   
evolving the article over time?

Any thoughts or comments much appreciated,
Alex Stoddard