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Choosing a language to replace Javascript (and why it's F#)

Choosing a language to replace Javascript (and why it’s F#).
This is an opinion piece. YMMV
Once in a while, I start a side project whose ideal format is a website. This article is about how I eventually settled on F# and Fable.

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