Re: [Jython-dev] Java 7 or 8?

[Jeff A. <ja...@fa...>]

Good, I'm glad that seems sensible.

I think there has to be a 2.7.3 as a target for bug-fixes etc.. For me 
2.7.2 as a thing we have to get out to clear space for 3. Separate topic.

Jeff Allen

On 02/09/2019 23:00, Pekka Klärck wrote:
> Jim Baker wrote::
>> +100
>>
>> I like this well-considered compromise. Source compatibility with Java 7 ensures it is possible for a self service model if there are users who actually need Java 7. Meanwhile we are able to ensure all of our dependencies are supported, which is key for any release.
> +1
>
>> This approach also gives an immediate path forward to being on Java 11, the only current LTS option, for a Jython 2.7.3, as well as setting up for Jython 3.x development.
> Has there been discussion lately about Jython 2.7.3 vs Jython 3? I'd
> personally like to see all efforts concentrated on Jython 3 once
> Jython 2.7.2 is out. Python 2 EOL being very near, more and more
> projects are dropping Python 2 support and at the same time they drop
> Jython support as well. For us Jython support is the primary reason to
> support Python 2 still after the EOL, but I cannot see us doing it
> past 2020 anymore.
>
> Cheers,
>      .peke