Programming F# - A comprehensive guide for writing simple code to solve complex problems - E-book - Multi-format

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. - Get a clear understanding of functional programming, and how you can use it to simplify code - Gain a solid understanding of the language's core syntax, including object-oriented and imperative styles - Simplify concurrent and parallel programming with F# Asynchronous Workflows and the Parallel Extensions to .
NET - Learn advanced F# concepts, such as quotations and computation expressions "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