The Bottom Line
A good book for Java developers who want to improve their productivity by incorporating Jython into their work.
Pros
- Covers Java streams, Swing and databases
- Much sample code and many practical example apps
- Doesn't require prior knowledge of Jython / Python
Cons
- Omits coverage of Jython and Java unit testing
- Contains a few factual errors and inconsistencies
- Poor choice of cover art
Description
- Chapters 1-5 present an overview of the Jython / Python programming language.
- Chapters 6-7 explain basic concepts of object-oriented programming, including exceptions.
- In Chapters 8-10, the fundamentals of Jython files, strings, and built-in functions are reviewed.
- Chapter 11 introduces the basics of interfacing Jython with Java.
- Chapter 12 illustrates working with Java streams from Jython.
- Chapters 13-16 focus on utilizing Java user interfaces and graphics, Swing and AWT, from Jython.
- Chapter 17 demonstrates the use of Java SQL and JDBC functionality from Jython.
- Chapter 18 shows how to implement Java applets using Jython.
- Appendices document how to install Jython, using regular expressions, and more about scripting.
Guide Review - "Jython Programming with the Java Class Libraries," by Hightower
This book introduces the programming language known as Jython. Jython is an implementation of the Python language designed for use with the Java Virtual Machine.
Jython allows Java developers to increase their productivity and overcome some of the limitations of Java. With Jython, for example, one can quickly implement modules that use collections or regular expressions, without compromising on object-oriented principles and portability. More importantly, Jython supports extending Java applications and gluing together of multiple related systems.
The author provides numerous detailed code examples on a wide range of programming topics, from user interfaces to databases.
