IronPython is an open-source implementation of the Python programming language which is tightly integrated with the .NET Framework. IronPython can use the .NET Framework and Python libraries, and other .NET languages can use Python code just as easily.
IronPython is an excellent addition to the .NET Framework, providing Python developers with the power of the .NET framework. Existing .NET developers can also use IronPython as a fast and expressive scripting language for embedding, testing, or writing a new application from scratch.
The CLR is a great platform for creating programming languages, and the DLR makes it all the better for dynamic languages. Also, the .NET framework (base class library, presentation foundation, etc.) gives developers an amazing amount of functionality and power.
September 7, 2013
IronPython 2.7.4 is now available!
This includes numerous fixes, including several improvements to the ast module and other compatibility fixes.
See the release announcement for details.
July 6, 2012
IronPython 2.7.3 is now available!
This release includes support for the bz2, winsound, and _bisect modules, major improvements to the _ast module, improvements in Android support, improvements to pyc.py, and a new console that supports history and tab completion on all platforms.
See what's new in 2.7.3 for more information.