The Definitive Guide to Jython


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Jython is an open source implementation of the high-level, dynamic, object-oriented scripting language Python seamlessly integrated with the Java platform. The predecessor to Jython, JPython, is certified as 100% Pure Java. Jython is freely available for both commercial and noncommercial use and is distributed with source code. Jython is complementary to Java.

The Definitive Guide to Jython: Python for the Java Platform, is written by Josh Juneau, Jim Baker, Leo Soto, Frank Wierzbicki and Victor Ng . Looks like you can browse it at www.jythonbook.com

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