8 writings
This FSAdvent 2017 post demonstrates how to create a real-time chat application using ServiceStack and Fable in F#, showcasing a unique take on the SAFE stack. The author explores why these frameworks were chosen and highlights the flexibility of .NET Core across different operating systems and editors.
This post explores building reactive services with Servicestack and F#, tracing the evolution from traditional page refreshes to modern real-time systems powered by WebSockets and Server-Sent Events. Discover how bidirectional server-client communication enables truly responsive applications following the reactive manifesto.
This blog post examines the persistent difficulties of using F# for web development, despite its elegant design. The author shares frustrating experiences with NuGet updates, package managers like Paket, and Azure deployment quirks that plagued F# web projects in 2014.
This guide walks through integrating SignalR with ServiceStack in F# and deploying the application to Azure. It covers project setup, OWIN configuration, and practical solutions to common Azure deployment challenges.
The author shares their decision to abandon the blog series format after repeated unsuccessful attempts, finding that individual articles resonate better with readers. They explain how certain topics simply don't fit the series structure and announce a shift toward standalone posts on web development, gaming, and F#.
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.
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.
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.