In this talk, we'll go over the fundamental concepts of F#, and functional programming in general; you'll get up to speed on the benefits and use cases of F#; and become familiarized with the language features, syntax, and constructs through a few simple examples. By the end of this talk, you'll be ready to jump into F# development.

Bio: Rachel Reese is a long-time software engineer and math geek with a moving habit. She's recently relocated to the lovely Burlington, VT, where she started the local functional programming user group, @VTFun. She's also an ASPInsider, a community enthusiast, and a Rachii. You can find her on twitter, @rachelreese, or on her blog: rachelree.se.