Re: [Jython-users] Python 2.5 and Jython

[Timothy F. <ti...@di...>]

My name is Tim Freund, and I'm a python/java developer -- I've been 
lurking on the list for about the last month.  I joined the mailing list 
after I learned about the new javax.script package that is in Java 1.6.

I have started working on something that will connect a 
javax.script.ScriptEngine to any number of input/output streams 
(currently telnet and jabber, more to come) to provide a REPL for 
running Java applications -- useful for learning, debugging, and 
administration.  Of course, I'd like Jython supported in addition to the 
default JavaScript.

I have been writing python and java for years now, but I'm new to the 
Jython code -- if there are any open tickets that would be especially 
suitable for a newbie, let me know and I'll take a crack at them.

Thanks,

Tim


Charles Oliver Nutter wrote:
> Leo User wrote:
>> Well, yes that's the point of having someone who tries
>> to find developers to do this.  I don't understand why
>> there has to be such a small group of developers
>> working on this.  Just from watching the JRuby list,
>> it seems like there are alot more people involved and
>> I don't know why.  I can't remember who it was that
>> wanted to help out in the "jython project management"
>> but I don't think his interest should have been
>> poo-pooed.  He seemed interested in acquiring new
>> developers to work on the project.
> 
> My guess is that it's a matter of perception. The world thinks Jython is 
> "dead" especially with the publicity surrounding Jim Hugunin's move to 
> Microsoft and the recent IronPython release. People don't generally try 
> to jump in and help dead projects (present company excluded, of course). 
> As others have commented, getting a release out would be a big help. 
> More publicity in general would also be great.
> 
> I'll try to get the word out around Sun and on my blog that Jython is 
> trying to get back up and running...there's gotta be enough Python+Java 
> devs out there that some would want to jump in and help.
> 

-- 
Timothy Freund
http://digital-achievement.com
http://tim.freunds.net/thoughts