Functional Programming Using F#

By Michael R. Hansen and Hans Rischel

Book Overview

This comprehensive introduction to the principles of functional programming using F# shows how to apply basic theoretical concepts to produce succinct and elegant programs. It demonstrates the role of functional programming in a wide spectrum of applications including databases and systems. Coverage also includes advanced features in the .NET library, the imperative features of F# and topics such as text processing, sequences, computation expressions and asynchronous computation. With a broad spectrum of examples and exercises, the book is perfect for courses in functional programming and for self-study. Enhancing its use as a text is an accompanying website with downloadable programs, lecture slides, mini-projects and links to further F# sources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107684064
• ISBN13: 9781107684065
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 9.9"