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Jython is freely available for both commercial and non-commercial use and is distributed with source code. Jython is complementary to Java and is especially suited for the following tasks: <span class="anchor" id="line-11"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-12"></span><ul><li><p class="line891"><strong>Embedded scripting</strong> - Java programmers can add the Jython libraries to their system to allow end users to write simple or complicated scripts that add functionality to the application. <span class="anchor" id="line-13"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><strong>Interactive experimentation</strong> - Jython provides an interactive interpreter that can be used to interact with Java packages or with running Java applications. This allows programmers to experiment and debug any Java system using Jython. <span class="anchor" id="line-14"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><strong>Rapid application development</strong> - Python programs are typically 2-10X shorter than the equivalent Java program. This translates directly to increased programmer productivity. The seamless interaction between Python and Java allows developers to freely mix the two languages both during development and in shipping products. <span class="anchor" id="line-15"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-16"></span></li></ul><p class="line867"> <h2 id="Starting_points_for_users">Starting points for users</h2> <span class="anchor" id="line-17"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-18"></span><ul><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/JythonReleaseNotes">JythonReleaseNotes</a>: Release notes for Jython 2.7.0 <span class="anchor" id="line-19"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/JythonFaq">JythonFaq</a>: Frequently asked questions about Jython <span class="anchor" id="line-20"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/DocumentationAndEducation">DocumentationAndEducation</a>: Users Guide, learning Jython and Examples <span class="anchor" id="line-21"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/JythonUsers">JythonUsers</a> <span class="anchor" id="line-22"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a class="http" href="http://wiki.python.org/jython/JythonMonthly/Newsletters">JythonMonthly</a>: a monthly newsletter of Jython news and tips <span class="anchor" id="line-23"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/PackageScanning">PackageScanning</a>: How Jython decides what jars to scan and how to influence its decision making <span class="anchor" id="line-24"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/NonEnglish">NonEnglish</a>: Read about Jython in other languages <span class="anchor" id="line-25"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/IrcChannel">IrcChannel</a>: IRC channel page (#jython at irc.freenode.net) <span class="anchor" id="line-26"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/JythonLogo">JythonLogo</a>: Jython Logo <span class="anchor" id="line-27"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/WhyJython">WhyJython</a>: Believe the hype <span class="anchor" id="line-28"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-29"></span></li></ul><p class="line867"> <h2 id="Beyond_the_Basics_for_Users">Beyond the Basics for Users</h2> <span class="anchor" id="line-30"></span><ul><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/ConsoleChoices">ConsoleChoices</a>: Settings that enable line editing at the interpreter prompt <span class="anchor" id="line-31"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/ReadlineSetup">ReadlineSetup</a>: Line-editing at the prompt with GNU Readline or Editline (possibly out of date info) <span class="anchor" id="line-32"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-33"></span></li></ul><p class="line867"> <h2 id="Starting_points_for_developers">Starting points for developers</h2> <span class="anchor" id="line-34"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-35"></span><ul><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/HowToGetInvolved">HowToGetInvolved</a>: Community and contribution overview <span class="anchor" id="line-36"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/JythonDeveloperGuide">JythonDeveloperGuide</a>: Getting started with the source code <span class="anchor" id="line-37"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/WhosDoingWhat">WhosDoingWhat</a>: A weak stab at project management <span class="anchor" id="line-38"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/SummerOfCode">SummerOfCode</a>: Projects suitable for the Google Summer of Code <span class="anchor" id="line-39"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/ModulesOverview">ModulesOverview</a>: An overview of various modules <span class="anchor" id="line-40"></span></li><li><p class="line891"><a href="/jython/RoadMap">RoadMap</a>: Where the rubber hits for 2.6 <span class="anchor" id="line-41"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-42"></span></li></ul><p class="line867"> <h2 id="Administrative">Administrative</h2> <span class="anchor" id="line-43"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-44"></span><p class="line867"> <h4 id="Editing_pages">Editing pages</h4> <span class="anchor" id="line-45"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-46"></span><p class="line874">Since spamming and vandalism on this wiki has reached a level that is starting to require daily intervention, new users are no longer allowed to edit pages. <span class="anchor" id="line-47"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-48"></span><p class="line862">If you want to edit a page and have just signed up, or you find that you can no longer edit a page that you could edit before, please write to the <a class="mailto" href="mailto:jython-users@lists.sourceforge.net">jython-users@lists.sourceforge.net</a> mailing list, stating your account name and your intended edits and we'll add you to the <a href="/jython/EditorsGroup">EditorsGroup</a>. <span class="anchor" id="line-49"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-50"></span><p class="line874">Sorry for the inconvenience, but we want to keep this wiki a useful tool for the community, while at the same time need to prevent wiki admin burnout effects. <span class="anchor" id="line-51"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-52"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-53"></span><p class="line867"> <h4 id="HTTPS_access_to_the_Wiki">HTTPS access to the Wiki</h4> <span class="anchor" id="line-54"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-55"></span><p class="line874">We have enabled HTTPS access to the wiki to further enhance security and avoid having to send clear text passwords over the network in order to log in to the wikis. <span class="anchor" id="line-56"></span><span class="anchor" id="line-57"></span><p class="line867"><strong>If you have not been using HTTPS links to the wiki login page</strong>, please be advised that your password may have been sniffed on the network at e.g. a conference. 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