Python support

[Raven888888]

I have been using OptaPlanner and just recently stumble across TimeFold, I am really excited to switch over.
However, all my current codebase is in Python and I am using OptaPy all the time.

TimeFold does mention Python support on its website, and I could find this pip package, but it seems quite outdated and the version does not indicate a clear relationship with Java TimeFold version.

This makes me a big hurdle to migrate over.

Furthermore, the current quickstart only covers Java code. Also need a python quickstart, just like OptaPy

Thanks!

[triceo]

Thank you for your interest in Timefold.
At the moment, we do not offer a Python solver.
That may change in the future, but for the time being, Java/Kotlin are the only languages supported.

Follow us on social media and you'll be among the first to know if/when we introduce the Python solver.

[Raven888888]

Thanks @triceo

Perhaps you should update the website

[metaleap]

Python is still prominently listed among Kotlin, Docker etc. on the homepage, yet the search in Docs for Python yields 0 results. What's the story exactly?

[ge0ffrey]

We will provide Timefold Solver for Python. More details when we're closer to releasing it.

You'll be able to write a pure Python app, use pip install timefold and solve planning problems with it. Stay tuned...

[Raven888888]

Thanks for the update! @ge0ffrey

[zjevik]

@ge0ffrey is there any update on python support? I'd be very interested!

[Christopher-Chianelli]

@zjevik @Raven888888 The Python Solver is now released.