This page documents various differences between IronPython and CPython. Since IronPython is under active development, any of the differences described here may change or disappear in the future: ...

If a type is patched with a descriptor, referencing the name on the type (rather than an instance) hits the descriptor's getter/setter, where it does not in CPython. class SomeDescriptor(object): def ...

IronPython implements the dynamic, object-oriented Python language on top of Microsoft’s CLI (Common Language Infrastructure). It serves as a “true implementation of the Python language” and is ...

After long suffering from stagnant development, the IronPython project for running Python on .Net is getting a new lease on life with new team leaders and a Python 3 upgrade Development on IronPython, ...

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IronPython separate-but-nearly-equal Van Rossum works in CPython. That is, while in principle he defines the abstract Python language, in practice everyone know that means something like, “the core ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Shana Dacres-Lawrence explains the complex ...

A while ago, Ars covered a video demonstrating IronPython, which has become Microsoft’s version of Python for the .NET Framework. The video was rather impressive, demonstrating some powerful ...