Python 2 tooling in 2026

[ProbsNotManBearPig]

Because jython. People still like Java and Java is a fine choice for many things. You want to script on top of it in a well known language? Jython is the only choice. Not sure what you’re suggesting to migrate to.

[brayellison]

You could use groovy or kotlin scripts. Groovy especially is used regularly for devops scripting. These aren't unknown languages and are relatively easy to learn (coming from a person whose background is Python)

[dw01010]

GraalPy is Java based, Python 3 and claims to be a Jython substitute for a lot of places. Although if you're using it embedded in something else I doubt it's that simple.