Re: [Jython-users] Where is Good guide to Jython??

[rbill <rb...@di...>]

On Thu, 31 Jan 2002, rbill wrote:

On Thu, 31 Jan 2002, Jiger Patel wrote:
> Hi Mats,
>         Could you tell me what all is covered in Robert's book 'Jython for 
> Java Programmer'. Is is worth a buy, Does it cover topics from begineers to 
> Advance. I dont want any intro on Java. But definately need good groundup on 
> python/jython. If it covers good topics on jython then I would definately 
> think of buying one. also if any one could give a similar review on 'Jython 
> Essentials' by O'Reilly.
> 
> Thanks & Awaiting ur replies,
> Jiger

Hi Jiger,

 I couldn't resist sending my review of the book :)

"Jython for Java Programmers" is primarily intended to show the Java 
programmer how good they could have it with Jython, and hopefully attract 
Jython users/developers from the Java community.  Python knowledge is not 
assumed, but basic Java knowledge is.  Seven chapters focus on the 
Jython/Python language description, and examples use enough Java 
classes to make a point about Jython's usefulness in a Java framework.  
This part has been well received by Java programmers, but it is less 
valuable for those already knee-deep in Python.
 
The remaining five chapters are jythonc, embedding, GUIs, DBs 
(zxJDBC), and Web (Tomcat).  These were intended for Java or Python 
programmers, and feedback indicates that theses chapters have been 
appreciated by Pythoneers.
 
The Java 'angle' was chosen because that seemed to be a target audience 
that is big, could increase Jython users more so than trying to 
convert Python programmers, and is an audience that would really benefit.  
After all, Python programmers already have things pretty good, but Java 
programmers work too hard :)
 
A note to the jython-announce list has been slow coming because I had 
plans to finish some web docs for Jython to announce at the same time. Too 
many suprises have been popping up, so those won't be finished anytime 
soon, so I guess I'll send something to jython-announce today.
 
Thanks for your interest Jiger.
 
<shameless_plug>
The New Riders info on the book (and links to bookstores) is at:
 
http://www.newriders.com/books/title.cfm?isbn=0735711119
</shameless_plug>
 
BTW, Thanks Mats, Ronald and Jan!
 
Regards,
Robert