#OSS

6 writings

Functional Programming Adventures in 2019

A retrospective on Functional Programming in 2019, featuring insights into Fable (F# to JavaScript conversion), the Green Print UI library project, and how functional programming reduces coding errors. The author discusses battle-tested tools and community-driven development for modern web applications.

6 min read 1,092 words

Thanks to wonderful community

The author reflects on Scott Hanselman's call to thank open source project organizers and shares a personal journey of how community members and developers like Rob Conery shaped his professional growth. A tribute to the people who made a meaningful impact on his career.

4 min read 715 words

SignalR + Nancy with F# hosted on Azure

Discover how to combine SignalR, Nancy web framework, and F# programming language for building real-time applications on Azure. This technical guide walks through setting up Nancy on OWIN, configuring bootstrapper classes, and integrating SignalR for seamless bi-directional communication.

5 min read 824 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

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

Nuget mall of OSS

NuGet brings the power of open source software to .NET developers, similar to Ruby's gems ecosystem. This article explores why OSS matters, how NuGet simplifies package management, and introduces essential frameworks like Knockout.js and Ninject.

1 min read 196 words