jChampionsConference

Abstract

For small projects, we often reach for a scripting language, such as Python or Bash, because Java seems too heavy handed. In this interactive presentation, I want to convince you to give Java a try for those tasks. With the right tooling (and some innovative features in Java 21 and 22), Java can be a great choice for scripts, Jupyter notebooks, and even code in the browser. The benefit: compile-time typing, great IDEs, and a growth path when those small projects don't stay small.

Intended audience: Experienced Java programmers who also need to do scripting/exploratory programming.