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Add to SafariWhen comparing F# (via FunScript) vs Mint, the Slant community recommends F# (via FunScript) for most people. In the question“What are the best languages that compile to JavaScript? ” F# (via FunScript) is ranked 36th while Mint is ranked 44th. The most important reason people chose F# (via FunScript) is:
Since F# is not a purely functional language, it lends itself to being more easily picked up by programmers that have experience with other paradigms.
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Pros
Pro Easier transition from other paradigms
Since F# is not a purely functional language, it lends itself to being more easily picked up by programmers that have experience with other paradigms.
Pro Concise syntax
F#'s syntax tends to be terse while remaining very readable and easy to understand without being a chore to write.
Pro Runs on the CLR
Since F# runs on the Common Language Runtime or CLR, it has access to the entire .NET Framework, as well as libraries written in other .NET languages such as C#, VB.NET, and C++/CLI.
Pro Writen in Crystal (Language)
Crystal is one of the best and elegant languages.
Pro Constructs for synchronous and asynchronous computations
Pro Easy to learn and write
Everything is an expression.
Pro HTML and CSS integration
HTML can be written with minimal differences.
Scoped .CSS can be written for elements in components.
Pro Good error support
200+ unique error messages to help you on the way.
Pro Everything is typed
Everything is typed using a simple type system
Pro Dead code elimination
Only used parts of the code compiles into the final bundle.
Pro Built-in formatter
Mint has a built-in formatter to format your code, it can run standalone or with the development server.
Pro Batteries included
Mint contains everything you need to build the frontend of web applications from styling to data storage through HTTP requests to testing.
Pro Integrated testing
Testing is part of the language and there is a test runner built in which runs tests in the browser.
Cons
Con Not really cross platform
Though the community sites are touting F# can be cross platform through use of Mono, the reality is that it is more of a hack to replay on larger mono applications in production.
