Re: [Jython-users] Passing Dictionaries to Java

[Moore, G. <Gre...@ad...>]

> From: jyt...@li... [mailto:jython-users-
> bo...@li...] On Behalf Of David Huebel
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 11:04 AM
> To: jyt...@li...
> Subject: Re: [Jython-users] Passing Dictionaries to Java
>=20
> On 10/18/07, Byron <bv...@ba...> wrote:
[snip}
> > Is there a technique for doing this?  Would it be a worthwhile
change
> > to have org.apache.jython.core.PyDictionary implement the
> > java.util.Map interface to make this sort of thing more seamless?
>=20
[hack]
> Bottom line:
>=20
> 1.  When I program in Java, a java.util.Map is a Map is a Map.  No
> worries.
> 2.  When I program in Python, a dict is a dict is a dict.  No worries.
> 3.  When I mix Java and Python, I have to pay careful attention to
> avoid mixing up maps of different types.
>=20
> Making case 3 as easy as cases 1 and 2 would be a very nice
enhancement.
[slash]

[Greg Moore blathered on about: ]=20

I would agree with David and Byron. I've been bit by this myself. Having
Dictionaries as transparent as strings and lists would be very nice
indeed.

So, can we file a JEP or put something in the source forge tracker to
request this? Is there a process for submitting such a thing?

Greg.


This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the add=
ressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. I=
f the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorize=
d representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that =
any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you ha=
ve received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by =
e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system.