IronPython is an implementation of Python that runs on .NET. FePy provides add-ons for IronPython. The document discusses what IronPython and .NET are, describes FePy and how it enhances IronPython, compares IronPython to CPython, introduces Mono and how it relates to .NET, and provides references for further information.

1. Pumping Iron into Python: Intro to FePy Sarah Dutkiewicz The Coding Geekette www.codinggeekette.com

2. What is IronPython? IronPython is the open source .NET implementation of the Python programming language, giving Python programmers the benefits of the .NET libraries while still maintaining compatibility with CPython.

3. What is .NET? The .NET Framework is Microsoft's comprehensive and consistent programming model for building applications that have visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes. - Taken from the Microsoft .NET Framework Home Page

4. What is FePy? FePy, in terms of this presentation, represents two things: A play on the name Iron (Fe) and Python (Py) A project on Sourceforge that provides add-ons and enhancements to IronPython FePy

5. FePy and IPCE FePy Provides add-ons and enhancements for IronPython IronPython Community Edition (IPCE) FePy and some third party add-ons are included Included in Mono, as of Mono 1.2.3

6. Which Operating Systems?

7. IronPython vs CPython This base language difference leads to issues with IronPython and Python libraries written in C. However… IronPython CPython Previous Version 1.1 2.4 Current Stable IronPython Version 2.0 2.5 Base Language C# C

8. IronClad Open source project sponsored by Resolver Systems to reimplement the Python C API

9. IronClad Targets numpy 1.2 scipy 0.7 matplotlib bz2 from Python 2.5 _hashlib, _elementtree, _socket, _ssl, winsound from Python 2.5

10. Multi-threading + Multi-core procs = CPython IronPython

11. Introducing Mono Mono is a cross-platform, open source implementation of the .NET development framework.

12. More on Mono Features: Common Language Infrastructure virtual machine with a class loader, JiT compiler, and garbage collector Class library to work with any language that runs on the CLR C# compiler

14. Resolver One

15. Something to Read http://www.ironpythoninaction.com I recommend technical books typically based on their reference value, as I usually get bored within the first few sentences and end up turning them into references rather than reading through them. This book, however, was one that I read cover-to-cover...Overall, I would recommend IronPython in Action for anyone wanting to learn IronPython. – Sarah Dutkiewicz The Coding Geekette (reviewed for Manning Publications)

16. Web References Official IronPython Site: http://www.codeplex.com/ironpython IronPython Cookbook: http://www.ironpython.info The Voidspace Techie Blog: http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python/weblog/ DevHawk’s Blog: http://www.devhawk.net/ The Mono Project: http://mono-project.com FePy and IPCE http://fepy.sourceforge.net IronClad: http://code.google.com/p/ironclad/ Resolver Systems: http://www.resolversystems.com/ Resolver Hacks: http://www.resolverhacks.net/

17. PyOhio 2009 What: A mini-conference on Python When: July 25 – 26, 2009 Where: Columbus, OH More info: http://www.pyohio.org

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