https://foojayio.github.io/website/today/author/loic-magnette/Articles written by Loïc Magnette on foojay.io - Friends of OpenJDKHugoen-usMon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:19 +0000https://foojayio.github.io/website/today/java-for-scripting/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:19 +0000https://foojayio.github.io/website/today/java-for-scripting/<p><img src="https://foojayio.github.io/website/today/java-for-scripting/java-script-cover-700x467.png" alt="" loading="lazy"> </p> <h2 id="h2-0-the-scripting-dilemma">The Scripting Dilemma</h2> <p>If you&rsquo;re like me, as a Java developer, you struggle to remember bash or python syntax for quick scripts.</p> <p>You end up &ldquo;vibe coding&rdquo; it, then struggle again when you need to adapt it. If only you could write it in Java!</p> <p>You might say &ldquo;Java is not for scripting&rdquo; and &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want maven or Gradle&rdquo;.Modern Java has quietly eliminated the traditional barriers that made it unsuitable for scripting.With instant execution, shebang support, and zero-setup automation, Java has evolved into a lean scripting language. Write precise, maintainable code without the &ldquo;vibe coding&rdquo; that comes with unfamiliar languages.</p>