JavaScript? No. Java scripts! — Creating scripts with Java
summary
Shows how to write and run small automation scripts using Java instead of JavaScript, covering tools and techniques for scripting in Java (such as using the Java shell/jshell, lightweight APIs, scripting-friendly libraries, and build or runtime invocation). Explains the problems Java scripting solves (automation, quick tasks, replacing ad-hoc JavaScript) and demonstrates practical approaches to create, run, and integrate Java scripts in workflows.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:06Bash or Python for scripting?
- 4:15Single-file Java scripts
- 8:58Compact source files
- 11:54Multi-file Java programs
- 15:51Adding dependencies
- 19:37JBang for Java scripting
- 24:44CLI app with JBang
- 32:14TUI app in Java
- 36:30Native image with JBang
- 39:39Summary
- 40:20Q&A
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