Visualizations like charts and graphs can be powerful tools, but they are often static. An even more powerful story can be told over time with animations and videos. Using F#, along with a couple tools, I’ll do just that. Today’s focus is on the Palmer Drought Severity data for the U.S. over that last one-hundred years. This is a lighter post, so hopefully the video is mesmerizing enough to compensate for any lack of depth.
AC-3 Constraint Solving with F#
Read Time: 15 minutesF# the Vim way
Read Time: 5 minutesWhen developing F#, there is a nice selection of quality development environments to choose from. One option that is often overlooked is Vim. IDEs have some really nice functionality, but often I just need a good editor with the right plug-ins. When it comes down to it, I’ll use whatever tools are necessary to get the job done. But all things being equal, the more I can live in Vim, generally the happier I am. The Vim muscle-memory built up over time has a strong pull toward a level of efficiency. So for anyone who falls into that category, this is for you.
F# Scripting
Read Time: 5 minutesToday I want to provide a quick overview of F#‘s scripting capabilities and how they can integrate into your daily workflow. Depending on your current perspective, you may not have considered using F# as a daily scripting tool. If not, then you should. Why leave all the untapped power just setting there?