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The next version of JavaSE 6, codenamed Mustang, will define a framework for scripts and scripting engines to interface and interoperate with Java. Try your hand at scripting using these tips.

Hooking in several scripting languages into your Java program is remarkable, but think twice if you’re writing a commercial application — you’re opening a can of worms by trying to be all ...

The Java platforms (J2SE and J2EE) are filled with rich and useful features, making Java an extremely useful resource for more than mere programming. To use Java, a good scripting tool is needed.

Scripting languages have proven their value to Java developers. They let users extend and customize the application's functionality and appearance, which adds value to the program. In addition ...

It prompted me to look at Python-like scripting languages that run in a Java environment. In this article, I discuss Jython and Groovy, two scripting languages that use the Java runtime environment.

Sun has released a Java development kit that seeks to meld Java and scripting languages. Java Standard Edition 6 (Java SE 6), released on Monday, is used to create Java programs that run on ...

However, scripting languages fall short if they are used to build large-scale or mission-critical applications, due to potential scalability and performance issues.

Scripting initiative would capitalize on languages widely used in Web applications and considered easier to use than Java.

Sun releases Java Standard Edition 6, a Java desktop update meant to work better with scripting languages.