Presentation: "Blending Java with dynamic languages"
Time: Thursday 13:00 - 14:00
Location: St James's Suite
The last several years have brought us some exciting advances in the capability and strength of the Java platform. At the same time, developers are increasingly excited about the productivity gains promised by the use of dynamic languages. The good news is that it is possible to get the best of both worlds -- to take advantage of dynamic languages and leverage your knowledge of and investment in the Java Platform at the same time!
In this presentation we will take an in-depth look at mixing dynamic languages and Java in the same application. We'll first look at it from the perspective of full interaction, and explore some idiomatic differences in interaction. Then, from an application development perspective, we'll discuss how these can help in areas like Rules Engine, DSLs, and Meta Programming.