A scripting language can give your Java programs power they wouldn't ordinarily have. Utilities such as IBM's Bean Scripting Framework make hooking Tcl, Python, Perl, and other scripting languages ...

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 ...

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.

The Java update complies with Java Specification Request 223, which lets scripting languages, including JavaScript and Python, run on the Java Virtual Machine.

JBang provides a way of running Java code as a script, similar to JShell. However, unlike JShell, JBang works great on Java 8 and can be used to automatically download dependent libraries as well ...

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

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.

BANGALORE, INDIA: In recent years, Google search trends show that searches for the word "Java" are declining slightly, and searches for scripting language names, like JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, Python ...

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