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Getting a Jump-Start with IronPython

Posted by sanjivl on · 5 comments
packtpub.com; By Darrell Hawley
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As a .NET developer, you’ve probably heard IronPython mentioned in a blog post or an article, but do you know what it is? IronPython is Microsoft’s implementation of the Python language. Python is known for readability and its’ proponents claim that applications written with Python are done faster, use fewer lines of code and are more maintainable than those written using more traditional languages. The great thing about IronPython is that you get the advantages of the language, while being able to leverage your knowledge of the .NET framework. In this article, we will cover a few basic aspects of IronPython and use them to create a Windows Form.

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May be is me, but how this helps to leverage, extend, make better or supports Linux?

You are talking about a M$OFT product with tons of patents inside, not worth the risk to use and the worst of all, you are focused on :NET which is a M$OFT only product.

"The great thing about IronPython is that you get the advantages of the language, while being able to leverage your knowledge of the .NET framework. In this article, we will cover a few basic aspects of IronPython and use them to create a Windows Form."

I really don't understand this article...
Worst part is give it a year or two, and MS will be claiming they invented Python to begin with.
>you are focused on :NET which is a M$OFT only product.

No. There are two free .NET projects.

Mono and dotgnu both offer non-Microsoft .NET alternatives.
And mono, is a very good implementation, in my experience.
Also, IronPython is FOSS, under an OSI approved license.

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