Book Description
In-depth coverage of Microsoft’s new programming language-F# 2010
F# is a new programming language from Microsoft, a fusion of object-oriented and functional approaches, which offers a number of new features and approaches to making software easier to write. Supported for the first time with Visual Studio 2010, F# is particularly ideal for software that needs to take full advantage of multicore processors, and this comprehensive book covers all aspects of this functional language.
Assuming familiarity with C#, VB, C++, or Java, the authors cover such topics as binding values and control flow, simple and complex types, pattern matching, complex functions, and imperative and object programming in F#. You’ll see how F# interacts with the .NET CLR and C#, and you’ll review F# and .NET data access through LINQ, ADO.NET, and the Entity Framework.
- F# is a new programming language from Microsoft, and offers an original approach to making software easier to write
- Addresses binding values and control flow, simple and complex types, pattern matching, and complex functions
- Examines imperative and object programming in F#, packaging, and functional design concepts and patterns
- Discusses F# and the .NET CLR, F# and C# interaction, and F# and .NET data access
- Reviews communication with System.xml and WCF
Professional F# 2010 is essential reading if you are writing new code for complex or multi-processor applications.
From the Back Cover
Discover the new functional language from Microsoft: F#
F# is a cutting-edge programming language that offers a number of new features and approaches, making software easier to write—particularly that software that requires full use of multicore processors. This book shows you how to harness the power of F# and encompasses both the Microsoft .NET Framework and the Visual Studio® 2010 toolset. You’ll discover how F# 2.0 serves as a fusion of object-oriented and functional approaches and how this is useful for augmenting other .NET languages. Full of detailed explanations, this reference is key if you are writing new code for complex or multi-processor applications.
Professional F# 2.0:
- Explains binding values, control flow and F#’s unique typing system
- Demonstrates pattern matching and complex functions
- Covers imperative and object programming
- Discusses functional design concepts, patterns, and methodologies
- Features coverage of F# and the .NET CLR, and F# and C# interaction
- Investigates F# and .NET data access through ADO.NET and NHibernate
- Provides code for applications that are mathematically and data intensive, and applications that would traditionally be written in multiple languages
About the Author
Ted Neward is an independent consultant, an authority in Java and .NET technologies, a Microsoft MVP, and in the INETA Speaker’s Bureau.
Aaron C. Erickson is a software developer, technology writer, and frequent guest speaker.
Talbott Crowell is a solution architect with 30 years of experience developing software and co-leads the New England F# User Group.
Richard Minerich is a blogger, speaker, and Microsoft MVP and co-leads the New England F# User Group.
Book Details
- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Wrox (October, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 047052801X
- ISBN-13: 978-0470528013
- File Size: 106.7 MiB