python with Java API

[Brendan J Simon]

I know very little about Java at this stage and I know basically nothing 
about Swing.  I'm searching the web to find more information.  In the 
meantime I was wondering what the pros and cons of using Swing as 
apposed to wxPython as a GUI.  My experience with wxPython is positive. 
  I like the way it is implemented and the GUI widgets seem very good 
and have a native OS look and feel.

Many thanks,
Brendan Simon.


ellisjb at my-deja.com wrote:
> I would drop the wxPython idea and go with Swing, either with straight
> Java or Jython.  Doesn't sound like you have a compelling reason to add
> the extra complication of another set of dependencies; Swing is a quite
> capable toolkit (and far better documented than wxPython).
> 
> -Jonathan
> 
> Brendan J Simon wrote:
> 
>>Hi,
>>
>>I have a Java application from a company.  They also provide an API
> 
> in
> 
>>C++ (MSW platforms only) and Java (for all platforms) for developers
>>that want to create their own front end.  I want to use wxPython to
>>create a decent Unix opensource frontend.
>>
>>Is it possible to Interface python to a java application easily ???
>>
>>Assuming yes to above, would something like Jython or SWIG or some
> 
> other
> 
>>tool be required.
>>
>>Any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>Regards,
>>Brendan Simon.
> 
>