Chapter 3. Fundamentals
In the previous chapter, you learned how F# Interactive can enhance your workflow through rapid feedback and task automation. Now we’ll put that knowledge to work as we explore some basic language features. The concepts introduced in this chapter apply regardless of whether you’re programming primarily in an imperative, object-oriented, or functional style.
Most of this chapter focuses on how F# handles concepts central to the .NET Framework, like the core data types, enumerations, flow control, generics, and exception handling. You’ll also learn how F# can help you write more predictable code through controlling side effects, default immutability, type inference, and option types. Regardless of the subject, though, you ...
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