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F#
Combining the efficiency, scripting, strong typing and productivity of ML with the
stability, libraries, cross-language working and tools of .NET.
F# is a programming language that provides the much sought-after combination of
type safety, performance and scripting, with all the advantages of running on a high-quality,
well-supported modern runtime system. F# gives you a combination of
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interactive scripting like Python,
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the foundations for an interactive data visualization environment,
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the strong type inference and safety of ML,
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a cross-compiling compatible core shared with the popular OCaml language,
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a performance profile like that of C#,
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easy access to the entire range of powerful .NET libraries and database tools,
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a foundational simplicity with similar roots to Scheme,
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the option of a top-rate Visual Studio integration,
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the experience of a first-class team of
language researchers with a track record of delivering high-quality
implementations,
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the speed of native code execution on the
concurrent,
portable,
and distributed
.NET Framework.
The only language to provide a combination like this is F# (pronounced FSharp) -
a scripted/functional/imperative/object-oriented programming language that
is a fantastic basis for many practical scientific, engineering and web-based
programming tasks.
F# is a pragmatically-oriented variant of ML that shares a core language with OCaml.
F# programs run on top of the .NET Framework.
Unlike other scripting languages it executes at or near the speed
of C# and C++, making use of the performance that comes through strong
typing. Unlike many statically-typed languages it also supports many dynamic
language techniques, such as property discovery and reflection where needed.
F# includes extensions for working across languages and for
object-oriented programming, and it works seamlessly with other .NET
programming languages and tools.
For further information, read about F# in more detail,
download the F# distribution, read the
getting started pages (a guide to installation and running your first program),
go to the F# Manual,
and learn about the growing F# Community.
A short FAQ is also included on this site.
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