What is JPython?

JPython is an implementation of the high-level, dynamic, object-oriented language Python seamlessly integrated with the Java platform and certified as 100% Pure Java. JPython is freely available for both commercial and non-commercial use and is distributed with source code. JPython is complementary to Java and is especially suited for the following tasks:

There are numerous alternative languages implemented for the Java VM. The following features help to separate JPython from the rest: