Re: [Jython-users] 2.7.2 release schedule

[Jeff M. <jef...@za...>]

> On 06/01/2020 15:49, Jeff Mitchell wrote:
> > I have found jython for 2.x to be exceedingly stable (thanks!
> > wonderful piece of work over the years!) .. though you need to halfway
> > recent for ssl/encryption changes and stability fixes.
>
> I'm glad you've found it so. Although familiar mostly with its flaws,
> now and then I stand far enough back to recognise how remarkable an
> achievement it is, and that I have the privilege of contributing to.
>

Any big flaws we should know about? or you mean just internal design flaws,
which are inevitable for such a project? :)

> Hijacking the thread though .. any news on jython3, or is there just
> > nto enough volunteer manpower? Every few months I google up and only
> > find a repo from 2017, and various threads or questions but no
> > answers. (And I wish I had time to jump in and help, same as everyone..)
> > --> but is jython3 essentially dead for now?
>
> I don't think so. The main problem with that repo is that 2.7 moved on a
> lot since the fork, and since basic things like str changed from 2 to 3,
> there are technical problems merging. We also say amongst ourselves
> "we'll do that differently in 3" and it is difficult to see how you
> could, starting from there. 3 looks like a great opportunity for change,
> but the more one takes on, the longer it will be. Fortunately I have
> some time, but it has to be divided with 2.7.
>

Appreciate the insider view :) From the outside though .. I'd assume at
least a couple years before jython3 is usable.

Maybe update some 'signs of life' somewhere on the website or repo might be
wise, as I've seen a few people asking around this over the months? *shrug*

Thank you (and the team!) again!