Practice Alternatives To Nashorn (29.10) - Introduction to Scripting in Java (e.g., JavaScript Engine)

Practice: Alternatives to Nashorn

Lesson 29.10Introduction to Scripting in Java (e.g., JavaScript Engine)

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Question 1.
What is GraalVM?
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Think about what 'polyglot' means.
Question 2.
What language does Jython allow you to use with Java?
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Recall the primary language associated with Jython.
3Question 3.
Which alternative to Nashorn supports multiple programming languages?
- GraalVM
- Jython
- BeanShell
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Consider the meaning of 'polyglot'.
4Question 4.
Is Jython a Python interpreter that runs on the JVM?
- True
- False
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Think about Jython's core functionality.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where replacing existing scripting with GraalVM would enhance performance in an enterprise application that uses multiple languages. Discuss specific improvements you expect.
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Consider the interaction between different languages in your application.
Question 6.
Propose a project where Groovy would be particularly effective as a scripting tool. Outline the key features of Groovy that would benefit the project.
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Think about automation tasks in development.

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