Programming with F# from Microsoft

Overview Schedule Dates Course Content Faqs

Course Overview

The Programming with F# course offered by CounselTrain is designed to introduce developers to functional programming using F#, a powerful and expressive language within the .NET ecosystem. This course covers the core principles of functional programming, including immutability, higher-order functions, pattern matching, and type inference. Participants will learn to apply these concepts to develop efficient, reliable, and maintainable applications. Through a combination of theoretical lessons and hands-on labs, learners will gain practical experience in writing F# code and utilizing its advanced features for data processing, algorithm implementation, and more. Ideal for developers seeking to expand their programming toolkit and leverage functional programming paradigms, this course provides a comprehensive foundation in F# programming.

Learning Options

Online Instructor Led

Learn from the comforts of your home/office with our expert trainers via online platforms.

Classroom Training

Face-to-face physical classroom training with max interactions at our 5* training venues.

Onsite Training

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Overseas Training

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Schedule Dates

Programming with F# from Microsoft

02 December 2024 - 06 December 2024

Programming with F# from Microsoft

03 March 2025 - 07 March 2025

Programming with F# from Microsoft

09 June 2025 - 13 June 2025

Programming with F# from Microsoft

15 September 2025 - 19 September 2025

Course Content

Overview of F# and .NET
Basics of Functional Programming
Getting Started with F# in Visual Studio

Literals, Strings, and Values
Immutable Data and Type Inference
Let and Do Bindings

Understanding Functions
Exploring Lambda Expressions and Pipelines
Recursive and Inline Functions

Conditional Expressions (if...then...else)
Loops: for...Expression
Loops: while...do Expressions

Types and Type Inference
Special Types: Tuples, Options, and Results

Exploring Types of Exceptions
Implementing the try...with Expression
Applying the try...finally Expression
Utilizing Raise and Reraise Functions

Exploring Lists and Arrays
Understanding Sequences and Slices
Utilizing Reference Cells

Exploring Records in F#
Mastering Discriminated Unions

Exploring Structs, Classes, and Interfaces
Mastering Abstract Classes
Understanding Inheritance in F#

Exploring Computation Expressions
Utilizing Tasks and Lazy Expressions

Exploring Namespaces and Modules
Implementing Access Control, Open Declarations, and Signature Files

Exploring Interoperability with Other Languages
Utilizing Attributes and Code Quotations
Leveraging Caller Information and Path Identifiers

FAQs

This course is ideal for software developers, data scientists, and IT professionals who want to learn functional programming or expand their programming skills with F#. It is suitable for those interested in leveraging functional programming paradigms to build efficient and maintainable applications.

Participants should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language. Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles can be helpful, but no prior experience with F# or functional programming is required.

By completing this course, you will gain a solid understanding of functional programming principles and how to apply them using F#. You will learn to write efficient and maintainable code, utilize advanced language features, and implement functional programming concepts in your projects.

Yes, the course includes hands-on labs and practical exercises designed to provide participants with real-world experience in using F# for functional programming.