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Using Jython and Tomcat in bundle - should we even try to?

Have you ever used Jython in bundle with tomcat in any serious, production-ready service? What pros and cons can you name? Is it worth trying if all guys in team has no problems with coding on Java, ...
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Explicit or implicit looping?

Why or when is "explicit" preferred when implicit solutions often are more readable and less code? It says "explicit is better than implicit" when for example an implicit loop is better than an ...
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Google Plugin for Eclipse and Python

Is it currently possible to develop for Google App Engine in Eclipse using both the Java languages and Python (Not together, but as different application types in Eclipse)? I've been able to set up ...
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Java API vs. Other APIs

I'm more at the novice end of the software developer spectrum, but nevertheless I've had exposure to quite a few programming languages and frameworks. From all the technologies I've used, I haven't ...
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What can I do with programming?

I'm a student studying biochemistry, and I've been learning some programming because I like it and it seems like the more one knows about computers the better. I've learned a good deal of python and ...
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Is it possible to have an effective VIM environment for both C++ and Python?

I have recently moved to a VIM environment for Python development. I learned the setup from John Anderson's outstanding web page on the subject. I am about to try and set up another VIM environment ...
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What skills are needed for machine learning jobs?

I posted this question on Quora, but didn't get enough responses. reposting it here. I am a learner sitting at home and learning linear algebra, very interested on working in Machine Learning ...
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graph data structure in Java (or Python)

does Java have graphs as an intergrated data structure? How about Python? I was assigned to write a program, that solves the TSP (travelling salesman problem) via the GRASP (greedy randomized ...
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Python : how can I impress people coming from Ruby/Java?

I am preparing a presentation about Python for my company, and would like to show Python's awesomeness to developers using Java or Ruby ! I guess it will be very simple to write shorter and cleaner ...
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Feedback On Choosing A Language For A Project?

Without starting a religious war, I'd like feedback on languages I'm considering for a project. I've done a lot of research, but I have a lot of gaps still and am hoping to narrow my research ...
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1answer
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How easy/difficult is it to start using something like Python/Django in an existing Java project?

I have a Java project which uses Java to access some 3rd party libraries. For other things I'd like to use something newer like Python maybe. Is it easy to incorporate into an existing project? How ...
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710 views

Is programming in Python faster than in C, C++ or Java?

There's a widespread belief among programmers that the more dynamic and loosely typed the language, the more productive the programmer will be in it. Guido van Rossum wrote about programming ...
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Why are inheritance and polymorphism so widely used?

The more I learn about different programming paradigms, such as functional programming, the more I begin to question the wisdom of OOP concepts like inheritance and polymorphism. I first learned ...
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Thinking of simultaneously coding the same project in two languages. Good Idea?

Is this a good way to learn a new language? Or to develop a preference of one language? I was thinking of coding a project in both Python and Java. The only foreseeable problem is trying to transfer ...
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Java or Python for internet application?

In choosing a technology for internet applications where the number of users may scale over time, which one should we consider: Java or Python? What are the considerations in choosing one and not the ...
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Differences between “Java OOP” and “Pythonic OOP”?

I started with ActionScript 2.0 and then went on with Java. I have learned, or at least used, a bunch of languages since then, including Python (probably my favorite). I'm afraid that my style of ...
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Where is the best place to get off my feet in Python programming?

I have tried to learn C++ and Java before, but the syntax confused me. I definitely will be learning them after, but for now, where is the best place for a guy who has programmed before to learn ...
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Open source projects, how to choose?

I would like to join an open source project since I think I am good enough at programming to progress onto reading others code and to modify it. But the proble mis, how would I choose an open source ...
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Python productivity VS Java Productivity

Over on SO I came across a question regarding which platform, Java or Python is best for developing on Google AppEngine. Many people were boasting of the increased productivity gained from using ...
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why there is no power operator in java / c ++?

While there is such operator - ** in Python , i was wondering why java and c++ havent got one too. It is easy to make one for classes you define in C++ with operator overloading ( and i believe ...
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Design patterns: when to use and when to stop doing everything using patterns

This question arises due to comment of FredOverflow in my previous post. Design pattern used in projects I am quite confused by the comment. I know design pattern help in making code reusable and ...
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4answers
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Java dev learning Python: what concepts do I need to wrap my head around?

I've run through a few tutorials and written some small projects. I'm right in the middle of a small project now infact. All is going well enough thanks in no small part to Uncle Google (who usually ...
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10answers
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I'm 15 years old. What would you recommend for resources?

I'm a 15 year old kid who seems to excel in all of his classes, likes talking in 3rd person, and wants to learn more about programming and a little about html/php stuff. I already know a little ...
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Why hasn't C# gained much traction within the opensource community?

I'm not expecting C# to be on par with say Java or Python in the open source community, but it still surprises me just how far behind it is. 'Multi language' open source repos like google code or ...
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Python vs. Java for embedded wireless module

We are developing a product at work which interfaces with basic I/O and sends data to a webserver over a GPRS connection. What i need to know before we commit to a product, is which language is more ...
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8answers
920 views

When do you use Java and when Python?

I learned principles of both these languages, and know syntax. But I have no experience with large projects at all. I've heard like: We write server business code in Java and scripting in Python. But ...
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Programming language usage at Google

I have heard Google uses Python, Java and C++. But what I don't know is how is each of those programming language is used. I mean what is Python, Java and C++ is used for at Google. Why would they ...
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924 views

How hard would it be for a Python developer to start programming for Android?

So far the only programming language I have any experience with is Python 3, and I'm at maybe an intermediate level on that. I was thinking about picking up a book on Java programming in general and ...
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I need a step-by-step Sample Programming Tutorial (book or website)

Can anyone recommend a step-by-step programming tutorial (either book or website) where they walk you through designing a complex program and explain what they are coding & why? Language doesn't ...
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Pythonic Java. Yes, or no? [closed]

Python use of indentation for code scope was initially very polemic and now is considered one of the best language features, because it helps ( almost by forcing us ) to have a consistent style. ...

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