Programming F#: A comprehensive guide for writing simple code to solve complex problems

by Chris Smith

Why learn F#? This multi-paradigm language not only offers you an enormous productivity boost through functional programming, it also lets you develop applications using your existing object-oriented and imperative programming skills. With Programming F# , you'll quickly discover the many advantages of Microsoft's new language, which includes access to all the great tools and libraries of the .NET platform.

Learn how to reap the benefits of functional programming for your next project -- whether it's quantitative computing, large-scale data exploration, or even a pursuit of your own. With this comprehensive guide, F# team member Chris Smith gives you a head start on the fundamentals and advanced concepts of the F# language.



"This book emphasizes simple, clear explanations of the foundational elements of F#, always with an eye on the enjoyment that comes from programming in general, and programming with F# in particular." Don Syme, Principal Researcher and F# Designer, Microsoft Research

Genres: Programming, Computers, Computer Science, Technology, Reference, Unfinished

383 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Felipe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically a cheat-sheet. Best for beginners coming with some FP background, the book mostly covers the language sintaxes and features, with a gap on FP mindset.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to the F# language. This book covers a lot about F# and how it can integrate with the rest of .NET. It has nice simple examples to illustrate each topic. It taught me the language constructs, but I still have a long way to go to really understand how to think functionally.

[David Robins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the concepts of functional programming, the F# language, and how it fits into .NET.