[Jython/Java] Which books, which IDEs, which other tools?

James_Althoff at i2.com James_Althoff at i2.com
Fri Jan 25 16:03:43 EST 2002


[Jim Althoff]
> But the Jython interpreter *is* 100% pure Java.  So your prototype
already
> is *in* Java.  Yes, it so happens that your "Java" program processes some
> files that *look* like Python.  But what's the harm in that? <wink>

[Jonathan Hogg]
>I tried that argument ;-)
>
>The problem is that, in banking anyway, maintenance is the key issue.
While
>I believe Python code is as maintainable (or more) than Java code, Java
>programmers are ten-a-penny in London while Python seems to be a much more
>specialised skill.
>
>[Judging by the calls I get from agents asking if I want a Python job, or
>know someone who does. They always say that mine is the only CV on their
>database that mentions Python.]

I know what you mean.  I've seen many examples of Java programmers being
unwilling to use Jython because they felt it would make their resumes/CVs
less marketable.  (Interestingly, the ones who have been open-minded and
willing to learn Jython often later feel that the ease of using Java APIs
in conjunction with Jython actually *improves* their Java knowledge.)

Jim





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