Merge branch 'jython:master' into master

Author: Stewori

.github/workflows/codespell.yml

@@ -4,6 +4,6 @@ jobs:
   codespell:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - run: pip install codespell
       - run: codespell --count  # --ignore-words-list="" --skip="*.css,*.js,*.lock,*.po"

download.md

@@ -3,31 +3,32 @@ title: Downloads
 ---
 
 ## Current Version
-The current version of Jython is 2.7.3.
-It can be downloaded here:
-- [Jython Installer](https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/python/jython-installer/2.7.3/jython-installer-2.7.3.jar):
-  Use this to install Jython.
-  ([metadata](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-installer/2.7.3/jar))
-- [Jython Standalone](https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/python/jython-standalone/2.7.3/jython-standalone-2.7.3.jar):
-  Use this to run Jython without installing or to embed Jython in a Java application.
-  ([metadata](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-standalone/2.7.3/jar))
-- You may cite Jython 2.7.3 as a
-  [dependency in your Maven or Gradle build](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-slim/2.7.3/jar).
+The current version of Jython is 2.7.4.
+It can be applied:
+- By downloading the [Jython Installer](https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/python/jython-installer/2.7.4/jython-installer-2.7.4.jar).
+  Use this to install Jython as an application locally.
+  (Descriptive metadata [here](https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/org.python/jython-installer).)
+- As a [dependency in your build](https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/org.python/jython-slim).
+  Embed Jython in a Java application using the snippet provided for your preferred build tool.
+- As the [Jython Standalone JAR](https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/python/jython-standalone/2.7.4/jython-standalone-2.7.4.jar).
+  Download this to run Jython without installing, or as a JAR on the class path of a Java application.
+  Some users cite this as
+  [a dependency](https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/org.python/jython-standalone).
 
 For information on installing see [Installation](installation).
 
 This version is supported on Java 8 (minimum) and 11.
 
 
-## Current Release Candidate or Beta
-There is no current release candidate or beta.
-A build from the repository will identify as Jython 2.7.4a1-something.
-
-
 ## Previous Versions
 Previous versions of Jython are available from:
-- [Jython Installer](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-installer)
-- [Jython Standalone](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-standalone)
+- [Jython Installer](https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/org.python/jython-installer/versions)
+  Follow "Browse" to the JAR files.
+- [Jython as a dependency](https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/org.python/jython-slim)
+  Select your version from the drop-down (from 2.7.2 only).
+- [Jython Standalone](https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/org.python/jython-standalone/versions)
+  Follow "Browse" to the JAR files.
+
 
 
 ## OpenPGP Public Keys
@@ -50,6 +51,7 @@ GPG will report `Good signature from [release owner]`.
 GPG may also report a warning unless you explicitly tell it to trust the key.
 This is not necessary for one-off verification.
 The warning is
-[explained here](https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/147447/gpg-why-is-my-trusted-key-not-certified-with-a-trusted-signature). The signing keys are listed above to allow validation independent of the file repository.
+[explained here](https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/147447/gpg-why-is-my-trusted-key-not-certified-with-a-trusted-signature).
+The signing keys are listed above to allow validation independent of the file repository.
 
 

installation.md

@@ -2,15 +2,15 @@
 title: Installation
 ---
 ## Installer Jar
-Jython 2.7.2 is distributed via an executable jar file installer.  After
-[downloading](download) it, either double click the `jython-installer-2.7.2.jar` or run java with the -jar option
+Jython 2.7.3 is distributed via an executable jar file installer.  After
+[downloading](download) it, either double click the `jython-installer-2.7.3.jar` or run java with the -jar option
 ```
-$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.2.jar
+$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.3.jar
 ```
 
 This will start the regular GUI installer on most systems, or a console installer on headless systems.  To force the installer to work in headless mode invoke the installer as:
 ```
-$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.2.jar --console
+$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.3.jar --console
 ```
 The installer will then walk through a similar set of steps in
 graphical or console mode: showing the license, selecting an install
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The standalone option does no caching and so avoids the startup overhead (most l
 
 You can try it out by running the installer:
 ```
-$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.2.jar
+$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.3.jar
 ```
 then when you come to the "Installation type" page, select "Standalone".
 
@@ -44,5 +44,5 @@ Or, add this file to the classpath of your application.
 
 You can get a list of installer options (to install Jython unattended, for example) by running:
 ```
-$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.2.jar --help
+$ java -jar jython-installer-2.7.3.jar --help
 ```

news.md

@@ -4,10 +4,47 @@ title: News
 
 ## News
 
+### Jython 2.7.4 release (v2.7.4 August 2024)
+
+A new full release is now available for Jython 2.7.4
+at [Maven Central](https://central.sonatype.com/search?q=jython&namespace=org.python).
+It is tested against Java 8 and Java 11.
+See [NEWS](https://github.com/jython/jython/blob/v2.7.4/NEWS)
+for bugs fixed and features added.
+
+
+### Jython 2.7.4 release candidate (v2.7.4rc1 August 2024)
+
+A release candidate is now available for Jython 2.7.4
+at [Maven Central](https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:org.python).
+It is tested against Java 8 and Java 11.
+See [NEWS](https://github.com/jython/jython/blob/v2.7.4rc1/NEWS) for bugs fixed.
+
+Jython 2.7.4 improves support use in modular builds.
+The JARs will appear as (automatic) modules.
+See [NEWS](https://github.com/jython/jython/blob/v2.7.4rc1/NEWS)
+for guidance on additional options that may be needed to the `java` command
+in a modular project.
+
+This addition should not interfere with traditional use on the class path,
+and does not alter Jython launch scripts.
+
+### Jython 2.7.4 beta (v2.7.4b2 May 2024)
+
+A second beta release is now available for Jython 2.7.4
+at [Maven Central](https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:org.python).
+It is tested against Java 8 and Java 11.
+
+### Jython 2.7.4 beta (v2.7.4b1 April 2024)
+
+A beta release is now available for Jython 2.7.4 at [Maven Central](https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:org.python).
+It is tested against Java 8 and Java 11.
+Thanks to all those who have helped identify and fix bugs.
+
 ### Jython 2.7.3 release (v2.7.3 September 2022)
 
 A new full release is now available for Jython 2.7.3 at
-[Maven Central](https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:org.python).
+[Maven Central](https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:org.python+v:2.7.3).
 It is built and tested with Java 8 and tested against Java 11.
 
 The cumulative feature and bug-fix history is at