Re: [Jython-dev] Why Jython?

[Kevin D. <kda...@we...>]

(It seems like this message probably belongs over on the jython-users list)

Jython is a dynamic, OO language with some nice high level data types and
convenient access to Java classes. Unlike Java, you don't have to declare
everything at compile time. Plus, Jython supports operator overloading,
multiple inheritance and other goodies. For information on the language
itself, you should probably check out http://www.python.org. I believe there
are some articles on there that compare Python to other languages.

Jython is very compatible with Python, and adds the ability to directly
access Java classes. It can be useful for rapid prototyping, because it
generally takes less Jython code than Java code to do the same thing.  Since
Jython compiles to Java byte code, it is probably fast enough It can also be
really useful for unit testing, because you can turn off the Java
accessibility rules and create test frameworks that can access private
members in order to set up a test bed.

Jython is very useful and a lot of fun to work with. I use the command line
interpreter all the time to test things out...

Kevin

----- Original Message -----
From: "Om Sivanesan" <c-o...@wc...>
To: <jyt...@li...>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 12:46 PM
Subject: [Jython-dev] Why Jython?


> Hi:
>
> I am new to Jython though I have abt 5 years experience in Java. I am
> interested in the usage of Jython. In other words I need to know where I
can
> use Jython and why.
>
> If you could shed some light on thi I would appreciate it greatly.
>
> Thank you,
> Om
>
>
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