Learning Goal: Combine .NET Core + Python Libraries – Tips or Experiences?

[fitabashi]

Hey everyone 👋

I’ve been working as a .NET developer for a while, and now I’m diving into something new for my personal growth: connecting .NET Core apps with Python libraries.

My idea is to use Python's strengths (like data analysis, ML, or quick scripting) inside .NET-based apps. So far, I’m exploring:

Calling Python scripts from C# (maybe using Process.Start)

Using Python.NET to directly call Python code from .NET

Passing data back and forth (like JSON or files)

My questions for the community:

Have you done this before? What worked well?

Is Python.NET stable enough for serious use?

Would you containerize both runtimes in Docker?

Anything tricky about debugging across the two languages?

This is just a personal goal, not for work, but I’d love to hear from anyone who's tried this mix.

Thanks a lot in advance!

[saint4eva]

Maybe this could be of help:

https://github.com/tonybaloney/CSnakes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDbCqalegNU

https://tonybaloney.github.io/TransformersSharp/

But if you would like to remain in the .NET ecosystem, you could use any of the following:

Microsoft.Extensions.AI
Microsoft.ML.NET
Semantic Kernel
Tensors and TensorPrimitives in .NET
Microsoft.Windows.AI etc