Introduction

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F# is an open-source, cross-platform programming language that makes it easy to write succinct, performant, robust, and practical code

With F#, you can build applications like:

  • Web APIs
  • Single-Page applications (SPA)
  • WebAssembly
  • Desktop
  • Mobile
  • Big data
  • Data science & machine learning
  • Internet-of-Things (IoT)
  • Gaming

What are we doing?

In this module, you'll:

  • Understand what makes F# a good language for building applications
  • Write your first line of F# code.
  • Build your first F# console application.

What is the main goal?

By the end of this module, you'll be able to write F# code to print a message to a text console, like the Windows command prompt or Linux bash shell. These lines of code provide you with your first look at the F# syntax, and immediately provide invaluable insights into what makes F# a great programming language.