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Pipes and functions

The pipe operator passes a value as the last argument.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 2 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use |> to chain.
  • Functions are values.
  • Use partial application.

In plain English

The pipe operator passes a value as the last argument.

  • Use |> to chain.
  • Functions are values.
  • Use partial application.
pipes.fsxFSHARP
let double x = x * 2
[1; 2; 3]
|> List.map double
|> List.sum
|> printfn "%d"
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