#asp.net

4 writings

Servicestack F# template. Starting from the Start

This guide walks you through setting up ServiceStack V4 with F# without relying on templates. Starting from an empty ASP.NET project, you'll install ServiceStack, configure it properly, and build your foundation for a functional web service.

5 min read 848 words

Servicestack F# template Update. Circle is Complete

ServiceStack F# templates are now officially available on the Visual Studio Gallery, featuring four hosting options including ASP.NET and self-hosted variants with optional Razor Engine support. The templates use ServiceStack 3.71, the last MIT-licensed version, making them ideal for developers starting out or preferring stable, open-source solutions.

4 min read 663 words

When Servicestack meet F# via Side Waffle

This post explores the journey of creating Servicestack templates with F#, covering the challenges faced when building ASP.NET applications and the solutions discovered along the way. The author shares their experience moving from console applications to web templates, highlighting a critical debugging lesson that took two weeks to resolve.

4 min read 699 words

Massive Effect

This post examines Massive, a Micro ORM by Rob Conery, focusing on the 'why' behind its design philosophy rather than tutorials. Learn how this innovative tool represents a shift in data access approaches and why developers should consider alternatives to traditional ORMs.

8 min read 1,568 words