Hi all,
I've been forcing myself to learn Java, and I was wondering if anyone's used Jython.
Yes, quite a bit.
To clarify - Jython generates Java bytecode?
Yes. Jython is a Python compiler and runtime written in Java. It integrates very well with Java libraries.
Personally, I should've learnt Java first (although my success at that without my Python experiences would've been limited.)
Because Python has spoiled you for anything else? ;)
I find it's real nasty forcing myself to think through very (relative to Python) narrow hoops to keep the Java compiler happy.
Yep.
PS I'm only learning Java because it's what they teach the COSC 1st year course that I plan to do.
My guess is that if they are using Java in the course, that is what you will have to use. Jython *is* an implementation of Python - a Jython program looks like Python, has the syntax and semantics of Python. Though the programs will run without installing Python - all you need is the Java runtime and Jython libraries. But I think it's a long shot and you will probably have to bite the bullet and learn Java.
Kent
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