Looking for a convenient way to call Java from C++

Question

It seems most documentation or helper libraries relating to JNI (Java Native Interface) are concerned with calling native code from Java. This seems to be the main use of it, ev

Answer 1

I had pretty much the same problems, ended up doing it on my own, maybe this helps someone.

https://github.com/mo22/jnipp

It has a small runtime footprint (<30kb), manages references, and supports generating Java class interfaces. I.e. LocalRef> stringArray; and then using stringArray[1]->getBytes() or something.

Answer 2

What about using Thrift or Protocol Buffers to facilitate your Java to C++ calls?

Answer 3

Since CORBA doesn't seem to be what you want, here are links describing how to start JVM from C/C++ and calling JAVA-methods.

http://java.sun.com/docs/books/jni/html/invoke.html and http://java.sys-con.com/node/45840

PS: When interfacing Java with C++ you should also have a look at JNA or bridj.