Contents tagged with Python
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F#, the ACM, and the SEC
It all started with a twit from @mulambda: “Phil Wadler lists #fsharp as a candidate for SEC regulation spec language: http://tinyurl.com/2edfxka” I downloaded the, nonetheless, Association for Computer Machinery answer to the Securities and Exchange Commission proposal (and ask for comments) on requiring Python programs to be provided to explain contractual cash flow provisions. I quickly skimmed the ACM document and twitted “Java, C#, and F# recommended by the #ACM for SEC regulation spec language http://is.gd/e49Vt #fsharp /via @mulambda”. Later, I read with more care the ACM answer and I found that I really should clarify my twit:
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Python 2.5.1 and IronPython 1.1 released
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Summer of Python
is an object oriented dynamic language which has became popular of late (along with Ruby). Beta 2 of Python 2.5, the official implementation, has just been released. Further, beta 9 of IronPython, a .NET implementation, has also been released, on schedule with the plans of having a 1.0 release this summer. It seems like, more sooner than later, we'll have to learn a dynamic language so it's going to be a good idea to download IronPython and give it a try. -
Mono 1.1.16: Python, Windows Forms, ASP.NET 2.0
This is actually Beta 3 of Mono 1.2, some highlights (according to the official announcement):
