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IronPython is a powerful and vital part of any .NET developer's toolbox, and although it is several years old, very little literature exists on the topic. This essential resource fills that void and provides you with an in-depth understanding of IronPython.
A brief introduction walks you through the installation, usage, and tools of IronPython and also explains what makes IronPython different from other programming languages. Coverage quickly moves on to explaining how to use and work with the IronPython language, and an in-depth look at its environment sheds light on how it can be stand alone or with the .NET Framework. You'll see how IronPython can be used to create either desktop or Web-based applications and you’ll witness how it interacts with other existing technologies. In addition, coverage of advanced topics shares techniques for extending IronPython and making it a robust language.
Provides you with an in-depth look at IronPython, how it is different from other programming languages, what it is capable of, and how to maximize its potentialExplores how IronPython interacts with existing technologies and how it can perform administration tasksAnswers popular questions, such as how to extend IronPython and make it a more robust languageTackles topics not addressed anywhere else, including executing IronPython using MonoYou'll want to devour every topic covered in Professional IronPython so you can get started working with this powerful programming language today.
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Introduction xvii
Part I: Introducing IronPython
Chapter 1: Discovering IronPython 3
An Overview of IronPython 4
Getting IronPython 7
Understanding the Dynamic Language Runtime 11
Using the IronPython Console 12
Using the IronPython Windowed Environment 20
Creating Your First Application 21
Using IronPython Constructively 22
Chapter 2: Understanding the IronPython Basics 23
Using Visual Studio to Create IronPython Applications 24
Understanding the Use of Indentation and Capitalization in IronPython 31
Considering Data Types in IronPython 33
Exploring the IronPython Modules 36
Interacting with the IronPython Environment 40
Using IronPython Constructively 41
Chapter 3: Implementing Structured Language Elements 45
Stringing Statements Together 46
Selecting Between Options 48
Creating Loops 51
Performing Enumerations 53
Using IronPython Constructively 54
Chapter 4: Using Arrays and Collections 55
Working with Tuples, Lists, and Arrays 56
Working with the Collections Module 72
Using Dictionaries 74
Using IronPython Constructively 76
Chapter 5: Interacting with Structures and Objects 77
Working with Existing Objects 78
Creating New Objects 89
Using IronPython Constructively 93
Chapter 6: Using the Python Standard Library 97
Considering the Standard Library Features 98
Obtaining and Installing the Python Standard Library 100
Accessing the Standard Library from IronPython 102
Using the Standard Library Features 104
Using IronPython Constructively 115
Chapter 7: Accessing the .NET Framework 117
Importing the .NET Framework Assemblies 118
Using .NET Data Types 126
Interacting with .NET Framework Elements 128
Working with Generics 135
Using IronPython Constructively 137
Chapter 8: Creating Windows Forms Applications 139
Working without a Visual Designer 140
Defining Windows Forms 142
Interacting with Predefined and Custom Events 150
Using IronPython Constructively 159
Chapter 9:Interacting with COM Objects 161
An Overview of COM Access Differences with Python 162
Choosing a Binding Technique 164
Defining an Interop DLL 167
Performing Late Binding Using Activator.CreateInstance() 186
Performing Late Binding Using Marshal.GetActiveObject() 189
Using IronPython Constructively 191
Chapter 10: Using IronPython for Administration Tasks 193
Understanding the Command Line 194
Interacting with the Environment 207
Starting Other Command Line Applications 218
Providing Status Information 220
Using IronPython Constructively 222
Chapter 11: Developing AS P.NET Applications 223
Considering IronPython Web Application Compatibility 224
Obtaining ASP.NET Dynamic Language Support 224
Creating a Web Site 228
Building a Basic ASP.NET Site Using IronPython 229
Using IronPython Constructively 240
Chapter 12: Debugging IronPython Applications 241
Understanding IronPython Warnings 242
Obtaining Error Information 252
Debugging with the Python Debugger 256
Debugging with the CLR Debugger 260
Using Visual Studio for IronPython Debugging 262
Defining and Using Exceptions 263
Using IronPython Constructively 266
Chapter 13: Working with XML Data 271
Using the .NET XML Functionality 272
Using XMLUtil 276
Using the Python Modules 281
Using IronPython Constructively 286
Chapter 14: Interacting with the DLR 287
Obtaining DLR 288
Working with Hosting APIs 293
Understanding the Extensions to LINQ Expression Tree 298
Considering DynamicSite 300
Working with IDynamicObject 300
Understanding the ActionBinder 304
Understanding the Other DLR Features 305
Using IronPython Constructively 305
Chapter 15: Using IronPython from Other .NET Languages 307
Understanding the Relationship between Dynamic and Static Languages 308
Creating an Externally Accessible IronPython Module 309
Accessing the Module from C# 312
Accessing the Module from Visual Basic.NET 319
Developing Test Procedures for External Modules 321
Debugging the External Module 321
Using IronPython Constructively 324
Chapter 16: Extending IronPython Using C# 325
Understanding the Requirements for an Extension 326
Considering IronPython and Static Language Differences 327
Creating the Simple C# Extension 329
Using C# for User Interface Support 336
Using C# for Win32 Support 348
Using IronPython Constructively 356
Chapter 17: Extending IronPython Using Visual Basic .NET 359
Considering C# and VISUAL BASIC.NET Extension Similarities 360
Creating the Simple Visual Basic.NET Extension 360
Using Visual Basic.NET for User Interface Support 367
Using Visual Basic.NET for Database Support 377
Using IronPython Constructively 386
Using IronPython Chapter 18: for Application Testing 387
Understanding Why You Want to Use IronPython for Testing 388
Considering the Test Environment 389
Testing DLLs 392
Testing Applications 396
Performing Command Line Tests 402
Using IronPython Constructively 404
Chapter 19: Using IronPython with Mono 405
What Is Mono? 406
Obtaining and Installing Mono 410
Creating an IronPython Application with Mono 412
Interacting with Other .NET Languages under Mono 418
Using IronPython Constructively 418
Appendix A: IronPython Diff erences with CPython 421
Appendix B: CPython Extensions for IronPython 433
Index 439
