How to test f# on linux?

@rylan 

To test F# on Linux, follow these steps:

1. Install .NET Core: F# runs on .NET Core, so you need to install it first. Open a terminal and run the following commands: wget https://packages.microsoft.com/config/ubuntu/20.10/packages-microsoft-prod.deb -O packages-microsoft-prod.deb sudo dpkg -i packages-microsoft-prod.deb sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install -y apt-transport-https sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install -y dotnet-sdk-5.0
2. Verify the installation: After the installation is complete, you can verify it by running the following command: dotnet --version
3. Install an F# development environment: There are several options available to write F# code. One of the popular options is Visual Studio Code. You can install Visual Studio Code by running the following command: sudo apt-get install -y code
4. Install the Ionide-FSharp extension: Open Visual Studio Code, click on the Extensions tab on the sidebar, search for "Ionide-FSharp" extension, and install it.
5. Create a new F# project: Open a terminal, navigate to the desired location, and run the following command to create a new F# project: dotnet new console -lang F#
6. Write and run F# code: Open the project folder in Visual Studio Code, open the "Program.fs" file, write your F# code, and save it. To run the code, open a terminal and run the following command in the project folder: dotnet run

That's it! You have successfully tested F# on Linux using .NET Core and Visual Studio Code.

@rylan 

To test F# on Linux, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Install .NET Core: F# runs on .NET Core, so start by installing it. Open a terminal and run the following commands:

• Download the Microsoft package repository configuration file:

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wget https://packages.microsoft.com/config/ubuntu/20.10/packages-microsoft-prod.deb -O packages-microsoft-prod.deb

• Install the package repository configuration:

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sudo dpkg -i packages-microsoft-prod.deb

• Update the package list:

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sudo apt-get update

• Install the required packages for package management over HTTPS:

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sudo apt-get install -y apt-transport-https

• Update the package list again:

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sudo apt-get update

• Install the .NET SDK:

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sudo apt-get install -y dotnet-sdk-5.0

1. Verify the installation: After the installation is complete, check the installed .NET Core version by running:

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dotnet --version

1. Install an F# development environment: Install Visual Studio Code by running:

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sudo apt-get install -y code

1. Install the Ionide-FSharp extension: Open Visual Studio Code, go to the Extensions tab on the sidebar, search for "Ionide-FSharp" extension, and install it.
2. Create a new F# project: Open a terminal, navigate to your desired location, and run the following command to create a new F# project:

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dotnet new console -lang F#

1. Write and run F# code: Open the project folder in Visual Studio Code, access the "Program.fs" file, write your F# code, and save it. To run the code, open a terminal and run the following command in the project folder:

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dotnet run

By following these steps, you can successfully test F# on Linux using .NET Core and Visual Studio Code.