[Jython-users] Self Describing Scripts in Jython

[Neil B. <nei...@ca...>]

Hello,

	I tried using the inspect module provided with Python in Jython but it
didn't work (I guess cos it uses the C code in the Python engine?).  I'm
trying to get self describing scripts (in terms of their functions and
arguments) using Jython language to return these.

	I probably could look at the byte code generated with Jython from my Java
app. but this seems messy and would break cross scripting language
compatibility (i.e. other languages don't produce java bytecode! e.g.
VBScript).
	So, the question is - does anyone know of a Jython module which has the
same functionality (well - only the give me methods and arguments functions)
using Jython.  (I thought of using Java reflection inside Jython which may
be OK but I'd need more info on what makes up the java byte code from Jython
scripts - could be scary!!).

	Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions - any/all help greatly
appreciated.

Cheers,

Neil Benn
Automation Informatics Scientist
Cambridge Antibody Technology