Python meets .NET
Article: A First Look at IronPython: Where Python meets .NET
Download: IronPython 1.0 Beta 8
I’m don’t know Python. However, the more I hear I about it, the more I think I may need to look into it. Python developers seem to be very passionate their chosen language. I mean, I like php…and I like C#…but when it’s all said and done, they’re just a means to an end. They help me accomplish a task in the most painfree way I know of. Perhaps if I knew Python it would be even less painful…maybe even feel good!
At any rate, if Python is as cool as advertised..IronPython has got great. But, can it compete with the likes of the recently very popular open source Python framework Django? It is Microsoft…and they seem to have a knack for competition. Even their bombs have a way of taking over the world and making lots of money.
more information: IronPython Project Homepage; IronPython 1.0 Beta 9 is now available.
Python is indeed a great language, you should check it out. I think you may be a little confused ab out IronPython though. Its an implementation of the Python language in .NET, not a separate framework like Django (which is also great). When most people talk about Python, they’re talking about the CPython implementation, IronPython is similar to that. Its the Python language running in a different environment.
Comment on July 18, 2006 @ 10:13 am