graalvm / graalvm/mx

Use JPype instead of calling Java as a subprocess

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Python
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Description

You also may want to implement an abstraction layer using either graalpython builtins or JPype for the case of cpython.

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Research direction

The issue proposes replacing Java subprocess calls with JPype or GraalPython built-ins through an abstraction layer for CPython. No files, tests, or entry points are named, so first identify where mx invokes Java subprocesses and clarify the supported runtimes and completion criteria.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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