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Nashorn vs Rhino

Developers should learn Nashorn when building Java applications that require dynamic scripting, such as embedding JavaScript for configuration, plugins, or business logic rules, especially in enterprise environments where Java is the primary stack meets developers should learn rhino when working on java projects that require javascript integration, such as building plugins, automating tasks with scripts, or creating dynamic web applications where java and javascript need to interact. Here's our take.

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Nashorn

Developers should learn Nashorn when building Java applications that require dynamic scripting, such as embedding JavaScript for configuration, plugins, or business logic rules, especially in enterprise environments where Java is the primary stack

Nashorn

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Developers should learn Nashorn when building Java applications that require dynamic scripting, such as embedding JavaScript for configuration, plugins, or business logic rules, especially in enterprise environments where Java is the primary stack

Pros

  • +It is particularly useful for scenarios like server-side scripting in web applications, testing frameworks, or tools that need to evaluate JavaScript expressions within a Java context, though its relevance has diminished with the deprecation in Java 11 and removal in later versions
  • +Related to: java, javascript

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Rhino

Developers should learn Rhino when working on Java projects that require JavaScript integration, such as building plugins, automating tasks with scripts, or creating dynamic web applications where Java and JavaScript need to interact

Pros

  • +It is particularly useful in environments like Apache Sling or older Java-based systems where embedded scripting is needed for customization or rapid prototyping without recompiling Java code
  • +Related to: javascript, java

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Nashorn if: You want it is particularly useful for scenarios like server-side scripting in web applications, testing frameworks, or tools that need to evaluate javascript expressions within a java context, though its relevance has diminished with the deprecation in java 11 and removal in later versions and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Rhino if: You prioritize it is particularly useful in environments like apache sling or older java-based systems where embedded scripting is needed for customization or rapid prototyping without recompiling java code over what Nashorn offers.

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The Bottom Line
Nashorn wins

Developers should learn Nashorn when building Java applications that require dynamic scripting, such as embedding JavaScript for configuration, plugins, or business logic rules, especially in enterprise environments where Java is the primary stack

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