F Sharp (programming language)
| File:Fsharp logo.png | |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm: functional, imperative, object-oriented |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Don Syme |
| Developer | Microsoft Research, F# Software Foundation |
| Stable release | 11.0
/ November8, 2022 |
| Typing discipline | Static, strong, inferred |
| OS | Cross-platform |
| License | MIT License |
| Filename extensions | .fs, .fsi, .fsx, .fsscript |
| Website | fsharp.org |
| Major implementations | |
| .NET, Mono, .NET Core | |
| Influenced by | |
| OCaml, C#, Haskell, Scala | |
| Influenced | |
| Dart, Rust, Swift | |
F# (pronounced "F sharp") is a functional-first programming language that also supports imperative programming and object-oriented programming. It is developed by the F# Software Foundation and Microsoft Research. F# is a fully supported language in the .NET ecosystem, and it is used for a wide range of applications, from data analysis to web development.
History[edit | edit source]
F# was initially developed by Don Syme at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, and it was first released in 2005. The language was designed to be a functional-first language that could interoperate seamlessly with other .NET languages like C# and VB.NET. Over the years, F# has evolved significantly, with major contributions from the open-source community and the F# Software Foundation.
Features[edit | edit source]
F# is known for its strong support for functional programming paradigms, including:
- First-class functions
- Immutable data structures
- Pattern matching
- Type inference
- Asynchronous programming
Additionally, F# supports object-oriented programming and imperative programming, making it a versatile language for various programming tasks.
Syntax and Semantics[edit | edit source]
F# syntax is concise and expressive, borrowing elements from OCaml and other functional languages. Key features include:
- Type inference: The compiler can often deduce the types of expressions automatically.
- Pattern matching: A powerful feature for deconstructing data types.
- Pipelining: The |> operator allows for easy function chaining.
Ecosystem[edit | edit source]
F# is part of the .NET ecosystem, which means it can leverage the extensive libraries and tools available for .NET. It is supported by major IDEs like Visual Studio, JetBrains Rider, and Visual Studio Code.
Applications[edit | edit source]
F# is used in various domains, including:
Community and Development[edit | edit source]
The F# community is active and vibrant, with contributions from both individuals and organizations. The F# Software Foundation plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of the language.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Functional programming
- .NET
- C# (programming language)
- Haskell (programming language)
- Scala (programming language)
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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