29.2. Java Scripting API (JSR 223)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does JSR 223 stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what JSR means in a Java context.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of ScriptEngineManager?

   Hint

   Consider what role it plays in script execution.

3. 3.

   What does JSR 223 enable in Java applications?

   • Executing compiled Java code
   • Embedding dynamic scripts
   • Creating user interfaces

   Hint

   Remember that JSR stands for Java Scripting.

4. 4.

   True or False: ScriptEngineManager is responsible for managing ScriptContexts.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what each component manages.

5. 5.

   Create a modular script setup where multiple Java components can execute personalized scripts using JSF (JSF: JavaServer Faces). Design the interactions with proper Bindings.

   Hint

   Think about user flow and how scripts can respond to different components.

6. 6.

   Explore the security implications of running external scripts in a Java application. What measures can be taken to mitigate risks?

   Hint

   Consider what makes running scripts potentially dangerous.