Java and Perl

[Reapsy00]

Hi, I'm trying to do some programming in Java and I would like to be able to execute some perl code from it but I'm not sure how or even if this is possible. Assuming it is how would I pass data between the java and perl code? If someone could shed some light on this for me I would e most grateful.

 

[akubi]

you can always run external apps from java with Runtime.getRuntime().exec(...)
javadocs

not recommended though.

 

[kamper]

I suppose webservices are a possibility. Or you could just open up a tcp socket and fling data across. If it's possible to reverse the control and have a perl script execute java programs then you could probably pipe stuff around really easily.

 

[jman19]

I've used the method recommended by akubi a few times, I think you should give it shot.

 

[Reapsy00]

Thanks guys had a quick look at the runtime thing looks kind of complicated but I guess I'll give it a go

 

[Reapsy00]

Hurrah convinced my boss to make the perl code call the java code instead