Take On Java

[DnA]

Hi fellow scripters,

Initially we had hoped to release the major upgrade to our scripting technology with Patch 1.03, but we were not able to get it fully implemented in time. Therefore we're pushing the ability to use Java to the next patch


Java is available since beta patch rev. 89707 (documentation)


Why is this awesome™?

• Using a widespread, proven and robust language with loads of documentation and tutorials.
• Using IDEs such as NetBeans and Eclipse for development and debugging.
• Using Object-Oriented programming architecture and design.
• Using generally much higher performance script execution.
• Using many standard Java libraries instead of reinventing the wheel.

Note: this will not replace SQF scripting, so the transition should be smooth.

[MadDogX]

Holy fucknuggets!

So what exactly does this Java implementation support? Can it basically do anything Java can do, including multithreading, file operations, GUI stuff etc.?

Btw. now I feel really bad about this post.

EDIT: Also, how does this change the interaction with objects in the world? Can we now use an OO style to access methods and properties of units, triggers etc.? If not, how are the basic SQF scripting commands mapped to Java? (Considering the syntax differences, etc.)

[Maruk]

Few random remarks:

• the engine should be be able to run code written in any programming language that can compiled for Java Virtual Machine but we did not experiment with it so far ( quite few, Logo anyone )
• for now, bridge to all existing scripting commands is present
• it is possible create new scripting commands to take full advantage of JVM (performance, nicer interface)
• Arma 3 is going to build upon this technology, so if you can, Take On Java now and help us to shape it up

[Sickboy]

Ha, finally, the reveal!!

Cannot wait to get our hands on this one!

[MadDogX]

Ha, finally, the reveal!!

Cannot wait to get our hands on this one!

Indeed. I have so many questions about this, I could probably keep writing until my fingers bleed.

Time to get into Java!

[Banshee]

That's a real christmas present!

Thank you so much!

[[EVO] Dan]

Guess its time I began to learn a new programming language then. At least I can use this with minecraft ))

[MadDogX]

Guess its time I began to learn a new programming language then. At least I can use this with minecraft ))

Perhaps we could write our own Minecraft clone as a minigame within the game.

Man, I'm really burning to know what capabilities this Java implementation will have.

Why did they have to announce it so early? It's coming in Patch 3 but Patch 2 isn't even out yet. Hopefully there be some kind of beta release so we can try it out ASAP.

[jerryhopper]

Guess its time I began to learn a new programming language then. At least I can use this with minecraft ))

indeed, there is no better motivation for learning to code.

[metalcraze]

Wonder how many bugs this will bring.