Professional IronPython (PDF)

Thorough coverage of Microsoft's new dynamic programminglanguage: IronPython

IronPython is a powerful and vital part of any .NET developer'stoolbox, and although it is several years old, very littleliterature exists on the topic. This essential resource fills thatvoid and provides you with an in-depth understanding ofIronPython.

A brief introduction walks you through the installation, usage,and tools of IronPython and also explains what makes IronPythondifferent from other programming languages. Coverage quickly moveson to explaining how to use and work with the IronPython language,and an in-depth look at its environment sheds light on how it canbe stand alone or with the .NET Framework. You'll see howIronPython can be used to create either desktop or Web-basedapplications and you'll witness how it interacts with otherexisting technologies. In addition, coverage of advanced topicsshares techniques for extending IronPython and making it a robustlanguage.
* Provides you with an in-depth look at IronPython, how it isdifferent from other programming languages, what it is capable of,and how to maximize its potential
* Explores how IronPython interacts with existing technologiesand how it can perform administration tasks
* Answers popular questions, such as how to extend IronPython andmake it a more robust language
* Tackles topics not addressed anywhere else, including executingIronPython using Mono

You'll want to devour every topic covered in ProfessionalIronPython so you can get started working with this powerfulprogramming language today.