Cover of The Book of F#: Breaking Free with Managed Functional Programming

The Book of F#: Breaking Free with Managed Functional Programming

F# is a uniquely compelling programming language for the Microsoft .NET Framework, a popular development platform for building apps for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. By introducing the power of functional programming to the .NET Framework, F# lets developers write succinct, predictable code to better handle the increasing complexity of modern software development projects. In The Book of F#, Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Dave Fancher shares his expertise and teaches readers how to wield this flexible language, taking an in-depth look at its many powerful features. Legions of .NET developers who have become used to writing code in verbose, repetitive languages like C#, will be amazed by the stunning elegance and efficiency of F#. The Book of F#will show you how to unlock the many strengths of F# to create smarter, leaner code.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 352 pages

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