F# is engineered to make functional programming practical and accessible. This book will get you started writing your first simple, robust, and high performing functional code.
F# lets you keep your code simple even in the most complex applications, and it's the perfect language for taking your first steps in functional programming. This practical, example-driven guide shows you how to build professional applications the F# way.
In “F# in Action” you will learn how to:
• Write performant and robust systems with succinct F# code • Model domains quickly, easily and accurately with F#'s type system • Design solutions using functional programming patterns • Ingest and process disparate data sources • Develop data-driven web applications • Unit test F# code • Effectively model data using a variety of techniques • Use scripts to rapidly explore domains
“F# in Action” is based on author and Microsoft F# MVP Isaac Abraham's years of experience working with developers as an F# consultant. It upgrades .NET development skills with the core principles of functional programming, and you'll soon see how F#'s functional-first approach makes it easy to learn this powerful paradigm.
Forewords by Phillip Carter and Tomas Petricek.
About the technology
F# is a uniquely powerful programming language. Its "light touch" approach to functional programming helps you deliver error-free code without a lot of complex math and academic theory. Simply put, F# exists to help you write better software faster, and this book will show you how.
About the book
“F# in Action” teaches you to write professional quality applications in F#. For each concept, feature, and technique you'll find hands-on examples, starting with simple data transformations and progressing all the way to a full-size web app. Throughout the book, you'll take advantage of battle-tested .NET tools to take on a wide range of tasks, from data analysis to interoperability with C#.
What's inside
• Model domains with F#'s type system • Ingest and process disparate data sources • Unit test F# code • Use scripts to rapidly explore domains
About the reader
For readers comfortable with any OO or FP language. Prior .NET knowledge not required!
