Get Programming with F#
A guide for .NET developers
Published on 5. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-61729-399-3 (ISBN)
Description
F# leads to quicker development time and a lower total cost of ownership. Its powerful feature set allows developers to more succinctly express their intent, and encourages best practices - leading to higher quality deliverables in less time. Programming with F#: A guide for .NET developers shows you how to upgrade your .NET development skills by adding a touch of functional programming in F#. In just 43 bite-size chunks, you'll learn to use F# to tackle the most common .NET programming tasks.
You'll start with the basics of F# and functional programming, building on your existing skills in the .NET framework. Examples use the familiar Visual Studio environment, so you'll be instantly comfortable. Packed with enlightening examples, real-world use cases, and plenty of easyto-digest code, this easy-to-follow tutorial will make you wonder why you didn't pick up F# years ago!
KEY FEATURES
* Hands-on chapters
* Practical examples
* Bite-size lessons
* Try This exercises
For intermediate C# and Visual Basic .NET developers who have heard about F# and functional programming and want to understand the benefits and use it as a part of their existing toolbox without having to throw away existing code.
ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
F# is a mature, open-source functional-first language that's rapidly growing in popularity both inside and outside the .NET ecosystem.
AUTHOR BIO
Isaac Abraham is an F# MVP and a .NET developer since .NET 1.0 with an interest in cloud computing and distributed data problems. He lives in both the UK and Germany, and is the director of Compositional IT.
You'll start with the basics of F# and functional programming, building on your existing skills in the .NET framework. Examples use the familiar Visual Studio environment, so you'll be instantly comfortable. Packed with enlightening examples, real-world use cases, and plenty of easyto-digest code, this easy-to-follow tutorial will make you wonder why you didn't pick up F# years ago!
KEY FEATURES
* Hands-on chapters
* Practical examples
* Bite-size lessons
* Try This exercises
For intermediate C# and Visual Basic .NET developers who have heard about F# and functional programming and want to understand the benefits and use it as a part of their existing toolbox without having to throw away existing code.
ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
F# is a mature, open-source functional-first language that's rapidly growing in popularity both inside and outside the .NET ecosystem.
AUTHOR BIO
Isaac Abraham is an F# MVP and a .NET developer since .NET 1.0 with an interest in cloud computing and distributed data problems. He lives in both the UK and Germany, and is the director of Compositional IT.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
1008 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61729-399-3 (9781617293993)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
02/2018
1st Edition
Manning;Pearson Professional
€34.61
Available for download
Person
Isaac Abraham is an F# MVP and a .NET developer since .NET 1.0 with an interest in cloud computing and distributed data problems. He lives in both the UK and Germany, and is the director of Compositional IT.