I recently stumbled upon a book from 2010 titled "Introduction to Computing and Programming in Python - A Multimedia Approach" by Mark Guzdial and Barbara Ericson, and it talks about Jython. I'm curious to know, what exactly is Jython and is it still relevant today? Are there any notable projects or uses for it?
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Some industries still use Jython, particularly in SCADA software like Ignition. It's a bit of a mixed bag; while it has its uses in specific contexts, most developers just don’t look to Jython anymore because it can't support Python 3 features.
Yeah, and honestly, using something like CPython is just way more practical these days.
Thanks for the insights everyone! Looks like Jython might not be the way to go for modern Python programming, I'll definitely set that book aside and look for more updated resources.
Good call! There are so many great resources for learning Python that align with what’s relevant today.
Yeah, stick with CPython or newer tools. You'll have a way better time learning!
From what I know, Jython is cool for some niche applications, like if you need a lightweight scripting solution for Java, but its relevance has really declined. Most projects have moved on to support more modern alternatives. For instance, I heard it's used in some projects related to Minecraft, but that doesn't imply it's widely used.
Totally agree! It feels like Jython was great at one point, but now it’s just a relic.
I've seen it mentioned with Minecraft projects too! But yeah, for mainstream use, there are better options that developers are opting for.
I used to teach programming with Jython many years ago, and it was decent for multimedia projects. But students often didn’t see how it translated to actual Python programming. With the rise of Python's popularity in general programming, Jython lost its charm. Plus, the additional features were not part of standard Python, which made transitioning hard.
Jython is basically a version of Python that runs on the Java platform, allowing you to use Python scripts in Java applications. However, it hasn't kept up with recent changes in Python; for example, it only supports Python 2.x, so it's considered pretty outdated now. There are many alternative Python implementations, but most don’t see active development anymore. The standard for Python is still CPython, which is the widely accepted version.
True, and it seems like newer options like GraalPython could be the future since they support Python 3.x. It’s just odd to think Jython's still hanging around when it's so behind.
Yeah, it's interesting how many projects still depend on older tech like Jython. It makes you wonder about compatibility issues.
Exactly! It's like Jython has its audience, but the general Python community seems to have moved on.