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

[Mats W. <ma...@la...>]

At 08:16 AM 1/31/2002 +0100, Jan Wender wrote:
 >On Thu, Jan 31, 2002 at 11:07:38AM +0530, 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.
 >It starts with a very thorough introduction in jython, in 7 chapters 
going from
 >syntax to advanced classes.

Since you asked me by name, I'll say that I think this is
a pretty fair summary.  I'd perhaps add that the first section
is as Jython-focused as it makes sense to be; i.e. examples
often use Java types, Java classes are inherited, extended, etc.
and issues like how to provide static methods in Jython get
a thorough shakeout.  I believe each chapter in the first part
also includes a section the explicitly calls out differences
between Java and Jython.  In other words it's not an introduction
to CPython followed by some Jython-specific bits.

I'm looking forward to the O'Reilly book for comparison
purposes!

Mats