Episode 32: Being Dynamic about IronPython with Harry Pierson – Part 2

Sunday, May 17 2009 - Podcast

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In the second part of Keith and Woody’s interview with Harry Pierson, Program Manager on the Visual Studio languages team, the conversation continued about the Dynamic Language Runtime and IronPython but also on Harry’s thoughts about Open Source and Community involvement inside Microsoft and outside.

Thanks to our guest this episode

Harry Pierson is a Program Manager on the Visual Studio Languages team, focused on IronPython and dynamic languages. He writes the weblog DevHawk http://devhawk.net Follow Harry on twitter http://twitter.com/devhawk

 

Show Notes

• Dynamic Language Runtime
• IronPython Homepage
• Resolver One – Python-powered spreadsheet
• TIOBE Programming Community Index
• Nightly Builds of IronPython and the DLR

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#1 Brian Sullivan on 5.19.2009 at 7:11 PM

I really enjoyed this episode, particularly Harry's discussion of the evolving role of open-source at Microsoft. It's great that there are voices like his (along with people like ScottHa, Phil Haack, Rob Conery, Glen Block, and not to mention The Gu himself) at Microsoft working to change attitudes and practices. Also really liked the level of detail Harry went into about the way IronPython works, like the boxing and unboxing issue. Too often in podcasts we get marketing-level discussions of new technologies, which really aren't that interesting to developers.

You guys are doing a great job with the podcast. Please keep 'em coming!

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