Jython
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Latest version: 2.5.1
Added 2005-02-21Updated 2009-10-04
Java implementation of the Python language.
Jython allows users to compile Python source code to Java byte codes, and run the resulting bytecodes on any Java Virtual Machine. It is the successor to JPython.
Jython is complementary to Java and is especially designed for the following tasks:
- Embedded scripting: Java programmers can add the Jython libraries to their system to allow end users to write simple or complicated scripts that add functionality to the application.
- Interactive experimentation: Jython provides an interactive interpreter that can be used to interact with Java packages or with running Java applications. This allows programmers to experiment and debug any Java system using Jython.
- Rapid application development: Python programs are typically 2-10X shorter than the equivalent Java program. This translates to increased programmer productivity. The interaction between Python and Java allows developers to freely mix the two languages both during development and in shipping products.
Built for Java |
Free or free version available |
Source code provided |