CLR Inside Out: IronPython, from MSDN Magazine

IronPython is the code name for an implementation of the Python programming language written by the CLR team at Microsoft. IronPython runs on the Microsoft .NET Framework and supports an interactive console with fully dynamic compilation. It is well integrated with the rest of the .NET Framework and makes all .NET libraries easily available to Python programmers, while maintaining full compatibility with the Python language.

This column will give a brief overview of Python and what sets dynamic languages apart from other languages. I will discuss iterative development, describe how IronPython integrates with .NET while staying true to Python syntax, and show the advantages of using IronPython to utilize .NET.

Besides, Here are some sample codes on CodePlex:

• IronPython Sample: Windows Forms and Map Point
• IronPython Sample: Graphical Disk Usage
• IronPython Sample: Slide Local Puzzle
• IronPython Sample: FMSynth
• IronPython Sample: IronTunes
• IronPython Sample: IPPowerShell
• IronPython + PowerShell = 2 great tastes that taste great together!

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