Pumping Iron into Python: Intro to FePy

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Pumping Iron into Python Intro to FePy
Sarah Dutkiewicz The Coding Geekette www.codinggee
kette.com
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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.
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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
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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

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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

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Which Operating Systems?
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IronPython vs CPython
This base language difference leads to issues
with IronPython and Python libraries written in
C. However
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IronClad

• Open source project sponsored by Resolver Systems
  to reimplement the Python C API

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IronClad Targets

• numpy 1.2
• scipy 0.7
• matplotlib
• bz2 from Python 2.5
• _hashlib, _elementtree, _socket, _ssl, winsound
  from Python 2.5

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Multi-threading Multi-core procs
IronPython
CPython
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Introducing Mono
Mono is a cross-platform, open source
implementation of the .NET development framework.
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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

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IronPython on Mono
Demos
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Resolver One
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Something to Read
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)
http//www.ironpythoninaction.com
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Web References

• Official IronPython Site http//www.codeplex.com/
  ironpython
• IronPython Cookbook http//www.ironpython.info
• The Voidspace Techie Blog http//www.voidspace.or
  g.uk/python/weblog/
• DevHawks 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/

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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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Contact Information
Blog http//www.codinggeekette.com Email
sarah_at_codinggeekette.com