Professional IronPython

by John Paul Mueller

• ISBN13: 9780470646892
• ISBN10: 0470646896
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Wrox

Summary

Create applications that are more responsive to user needsIronPython should be an important part of your developer's toolbox and this book will quickly get you up and running with this powerful language. John Paul Mueller clearly shows how IronPython can help you create better desktop or web-based applications in less time and with fewer errors. Throughout the pages, you'll find techniques for extending IronPython and making it a more robust language. In addition, you'll follow advanced steps such as building an IronPython extension that directly accesses the Win32 API. And you'll enhance your skill set as you introduce IronPython into other environments such as Linuxr and Mac OSr X.Professional IronPython:Demonstrates how to build applications that every developer needs to know when starting a new languageExplains how to create Windows Forms applications, interact with COM objects, and work at the command lineUncovers how to work with XML, the Dynamic Language Runtime, and other .NET languagesShows how you can use IronPython to improve your testing process for just about any languageDiscusses techniques for using IronPython with the Python Standard LibraryWrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.wrox.com Programmer ForumsJoin our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.Code DownloadsTake advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use.Read MoreFind articles, ebooks, sample chapters, and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introducing IronPython

Discovering IronPython

Understanding the IronPython Basics

Using the IronPython Language

Implementing Structured Language Elements

Using Arrays and Collections

Interacting with Structures and Objects

Working with IronPython

Using the Python Standard Library

Accessing the.NET Framework

Creating Windows Forms Applications

Interacting with COM Objects

Using IronPython for Administration Tasks

Developing AS P.NET Applications

Debugging IronPython Applications

Advanced IronPython Topics

Working with XML Data

Interacting with the DLR

Using IronPython from Other.NET Languages

Extending IronPython Using C#

Extending IronPython Using Vi sual Basic.NET

Using IronPython for Application Testing

Using IronPython with Mono

IronPython Diff erences with CPython

CPython Ex tensions for IronPython

Index

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