[sword-devel] Differences between SWORD & JSword ?

[DM Smith]

  On 09/30/2010 04:56 AM, David Haslam wrote:
> Is there a list or table anywhere that describes the significant differences
> (key features implemented or not) between SWORD and JSword?
Not that I'm aware of. JSword takes the approach, for good or for bad, 
that the module reading and reference recognition are the key points at 
which the two need to be compatible.

Regarding reference recognition, the implementation is different and 
there by will have minor differences, typically relating to 
abbreviations. JSword does not use SWORD's Bible names files, nor the 
ordering that is in them. Rather for disambiguation, it favors NT over 
OT and w/in a testament earlier book names rather than later book names. 
Thus J will resolve to John.

Regarding modules, it does not support writing of any module or reading 
of av11n modules. Otherwise, it is complete, afaik.


> If not, would this be something useful to be added to the developers' wiki ?

I'm not sure that it would be helpful. JSword was started as a port, but 
before I got on board, it had become a reimplementation with a different 
design.

> Might this be a further stimulus for Java programmers to come forward and
> help bring JSword up to being as close as possible to SWORD?
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> David
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