Darrell Hawley reviews IronPython in Action
Darrell Hawley is a Microsoft C# MVP and Python enthusiast, which makes IronPython an obvious attraction to him. He has posted a review of IronPython in Action to his blog:
Book Review: IronPython in Action
Pythonistas will find the book offers quick introductions to a number of Microsoft technologies such as Windows Forms, WPF and ASP.NET. .NET developers will get the chance to see technologies they’re already familiar with expressed in a completely new fashion.
IPIA avoids the trap of simply being a brochure of Microsoft technologies using “IronPython” in place of “C#” and “VB.NET”. Instead, the authors mix in chapters on development techniques ranging from the familiar - such as unit testing and mocking – to the more exotic such as metaprogramming. As .NET developers wind their way through the book, they’ll begin to appreciate the differences between the static and dynamic worlds – a crucial step toward wide ranging acceptance.
If you’re curious about what IronPython can do for you, IronPython in Action is well worth your time.