Protected within Java Enums
I just noticed that java enums allow protected member variables and methods. Why is this interesting? Can you think of any code that might actually make use of a protected member in an enum (as opposed to private)? Example after the jump (warning, not practical…).
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SWIG, Java, and JRuby
Providing a robust, maintainable, and interactive interface to your C/C++ application can be a challenge, but I’ve found that a combination of SWIG, Java, and JRuby (or Jython if you prefer) makes for a very powerful combination.
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