Call Java Code from python

[Bidda Gowda]

Hi,
I have a project coming up where i have to integrate our existing
Python based web application with Java Programs. Basically i should be
able to call Java programs which comes in the form of jars. Whats the
best way to call these jars from python ?

I looked at jpype and tried with small program and it works. Are there
any other tools which can do the same or if any how are they compared
to jpype ?

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B Gowda.