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SUMMARY:Functional first programming in an information-rich world - Kenji 
 Takeda\, Microsoft Research Connections
DTSTART:20120703T100000Z
DTEND:20120703T110000Z
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CONTACT:Microsoft Research Cambridge Talks Admins
DESCRIPTION:We live in an increasingly the complex and information-rich wo
 rld that provides huge opportunities for programmers to thrive\, explore a
 nd create exciting applications. Functional first programming approaches o
 ffer the ability to develop simple\, correct\, robust code for complex pro
 blems that are ideal for this. In this talk we will explore how the design
  and features of the F# language unleashes developers to maximise their cr
 eativity and productivity\, and embeds them in the seamless access to the 
 world of typed data and services on the web\, cloud and in the enterprise.
  Following the talk\, come along to the F# tutorial to get started with so
 me hands-on experience.
LOCATION:Large lecture theatre\, Microsoft Research Ltd\, 7 J J Thomson Av
 enue (Off Madingley Road)\, Cambridge
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