Chapter 2. Jython Fundamentals

“Jython is an implementation of the high-level, dynamic, object-oriented language Python and is written in 100% Pure Java, and seamlessly integrated with the Java platform.”

—Taken from http://jython.org

Even though this book isn’t going to be a complete introduction to “Programming with Jython,” we provide enough detail about the language that someone familiar with programming can learn its syntax and semantics. What does this opening quote mean for WebSphere Application Server administrators? It has a few implications. The fact that Jython is an implementation of Python means that Jython is based on a solid and well-designed language. The fact that it is implemented in Java means that it fits in seamlessly with ...

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