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Python development with Eclipse and Ant: "Python is a flexible and powerful dynamic scripting language with full object-oriented features. Its many proponents say that the Python language allows them to express their intentions more directly and efficiently than other languages. But newcomers to Python from the Java technology or Microsoft .NET world may find themselves missing their feature-rich and polished IDEs and development tools. Those developers can look to familiar Java tools for a solution. This article highlights the use of the popular Java technology-based Eclipse and Apache Ant development tools for Python development."