Scripting support
Python[RD24] has been the chosen
as the scripting language[RD01 - 5.2.1 Scripts] [RD01 - 10.5.6.Scripting language]. Python,
i.e. the C++ implementation, will be normally used. Special applications can
use JPython (Java implementation).
It is used as a glue language between the high level interfaces and the control
and data systems[RD01 - 5.2.1 Scripts]:
High level procedures of a coordination nature
System administration, replacing shell script languages for new developments
Rapid prototyping
Test applications and procedures
A Python Container supports the implementation of high level Components with
a strong need for integrated scripting capabilities. Pipeline and data reduction
recipes are typical examples. Such components will be used by higher level interfaces
as coarse grained building blocks, easily modified and extended, that will in
turn use lower level, fine grained C++ or Java Components.
Python provides access to the basic features of all Common Software services
[RD01 - 5.2.2.Functionality]:
CORBA invocation of remote objects
A package of support classes implemented in the scripting language itself
- Object Oriented
- Platform independent.
- Flow control, variables, and procedures.
- Plug and play to install scripting language.
- Connects to CORBA.
- Easy to use for non-programmers.
- Rapid Prototyping Similar to programming languages used in the project.
- GUI development.
- Embeddable into code for interactive applications.