28 writings
Discover how to combine Jotai's atomic state management, LocalStorage persistence, and React Query's data fetching into a unified pattern. This approach provides granular state control, flexible caching, and offline-first capabilities for modern React applications.
Byte Size Server explores how the Byte Size Architecture pattern can transform web development by breaking down complex systems into manageable, focused components. Learn how edge computing, WebAssembly, and WASI platforms enable developers to build scalable applications without overwhelming complexity.
This post explores the evolution of web frameworks from jQuery to React, and introduces SolidJS as a modern alternative with fine-grained reactivity and atomic state management. Learn how Fable.Solid brings F# capabilities to the SolidJS ecosystem, offering developers a fresh approach to building performant web applications.
This F# Advent article examines how F# stands out in WebAssembly and web development compared to JavaScript. It covers major F# transpilation tools like WebSharper, FunScript, and Fable, helping developers choose the best option for error-free front-end development.
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.
This post explores deploying SAFE Stack applications with Dokku, comparing it to traditional deployment solutions like Azure Websites, Kudu, and Heroku. Discover a simpler, more cost-effective way to run full-stack F# web applications without complex CI/CD overhead.
An in-depth exploration of Fable 1.0's architecture and performance capabilities ahead of the 2.0 release. The author shares lessons from converting large JavaScript applications to typed languages, emphasizing why frontend development demands architectural discipline and examining Elmish patterns for building scalable single-page applications.
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 post explains how to use Paket, a more reliable package manager than NuGet, for Azure website deployments. It provides the essential configuration files and commands needed to set up Paket with Azure's build system (Kudu) for seamless continuous deployment from GitHub.
A critical examination of AngularJS and its inherent complexities, this post explores why the framework demands exceptional discipline from developers. Through real-world experience, the author reveals the pitfalls of scope management, JavaScript abuses, and offers insights into choosing between AngularJS and modern Angular.
Discover how to deploy SailsJS applications to Azure Web Sites using GitHub integration for continuous delivery. This guide covers the deployment process, troubleshooting common issues, and best practices for hosting Node.js frameworks on Azure.
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.
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.
The author shares their experience moving from Sencha Touch to PhoneJS for cross-platform mobile development. Learn why overly complex frameworks can hinder productivity and what alternatives offer better developer experience.
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.
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.
Discover how to build ASP.NET MVC5 applications using F#, moving from traditional C#/F# split projects to unified pure F# templates. This guide provides a one-to-one syntax mapping between C# and F# before transitioning to optimized functional code patterns.
A comprehensive guide to getting started with functional web development using F# and .NET. Discover pure F# web templates, frameworks like NancyFX and ServiceStack, and explore functional programming across Scala and Clojure.
Functional programming is often overlooked in web development, but it's increasingly vital as projects grow larger and more complex. This article explores why functional programming, with its built-in features like immutability, is the ideal solution for managing state in multi-processor environments and building scalable web applications.
Ruby on Rails transformed web development by introducing strong conventions and structure that influenced frameworks across all languages. Learn why even non-Ruby developers benefit from understanding Rails' philosophy and approach to building scalable applications.
TypeScript brings static typing and tooling support to JavaScript without forcing unnecessary abstractions. This post explores how TypeScript enables type casting, compares it with CoffeeScript, and explains why developers should consider it for enterprise-level client-side code.
A follow-up to JavaScript basics, this post dives into practical JavaScript language considerations from a Software Engineering viewpoint. The author, experienced in compiled languages like C++ and C#, shares critical lessons learned and references a 50-minute Channel9 video covering essential JavaScript practices.
JavaScript Diary I explores essential JavaScript concepts for developers learning the language from scratch. This post covers the pitfalls of global variables and introduces self-executing anonymous functions as a solution to keep your code private and organized.
A personal journey into CoffeeScript and how it transformed the author's approach to JavaScript development. This post explores why CoffeeScript offers a more elegant solution for developers struggling with JavaScript's flexibility and complexity.
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is revolutionizing how applications are built and accessed across multiple devices and platforms. This post explains how SOA separates user interface from business logic and enables true interoperability between different technologies like .NET and Java, making development more efficient.