README.md

IronPython Integration with C#

This repository demonstrates how to integrate Python scripts with C# using IronPython. Two primary examples are provided to illustrate different functionalities:

Installation

To get IronPython running in C# the IronPython package should be installed through NuGet.

Install-Package IronPython -Version 2.7.10

Getting a List from Python into C#

This example demonstrates how to:

• Execute a Python script in C# that generates a list of squared numbers.
• Access and retrieve variables from the executed script in C#.
• Convert the Python list to a C# list and print its values.

To run, execute the code within the file getting_a_list.cs.

Code Highlights:

• A Python script is created as a string, and it defines a list x_squared using Python's list comprehension.
• The list x_squared is then retrieved in C# and printed.
• The Python list is converted to a C# list using a custom wrapper and then printed.

Basic IronPython Example

This example demonstrates how to:

• Execute a Python script in C#.
• Access and retrieve variables from the executed script in C#.
• Use custom C# functions within the Python script.

To run, execute the code within the file calling_cs_function_example.cs.

Code Highlights:

• A Python script is defined as a string.
• The script utilizes two C# functions, log and custom_add.
  • The log function is an alternative to Python's print function since print cannot be called directly. It prints provided arguments to the console.
  • The custom_add function is a demonstration of how C# functions can be seamlessly used within the Python script.
• Variables (x and y) are created within the Python script, and their values are accessed and printed in C#.

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Dependencies:

• IronPython: Install via NuGet in your project. These examples used 2.7.10 Install-Package IronPython -Version 2.7.10

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