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Amplifying FSharp

Amplifying F# is a new initiative to encourage hands-on collaboration on open-source F# software!

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Florian Verdonck

$1,000 USD since Feb 2024

2
dawe

$1,000 USD since Mar 2024

3
Jimmy Byrd

$1,000 USD since Mar 2024

4
Don Syme

$600 USD since Mar 2024

6
Mike Rore

$420.69 USD since Mar 2024

7
Kevin Scully

$300 USD since Mar 2024

8
Kevin Hannen

$240 USD since Apr 2024

9
Maxwell Paige

$200 USD since Mar 2024

10
Chester Husk

$200 USD since Mar 2024

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Guest

$200 USD since Mar 2024

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David

$200 USD since Mar 2024

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Maxime Mangel

$160 USD since Mar 2024

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Dennis Grimminck

$160 USD since Apr 2024

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FsharpWorks

$120 USD since Jun 2024

Organizations

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Ionide

$500 USD since Mar 2024

2
Seven Past Nine

$500 USD since Mar 2024

Amplifying FSharp is all of us

Our contributors 56

Thank you for supporting Amplifying FSharp.

Florian Verdonck

Admin

$1,000 USD

Let's freaking go!

Jimmy Byrd

Admin

$1,000 USD

David

Admin

$200 USD

dawe

$1,000 USD

Don Syme

$600 USD

Ionide

$500 USD

Mike Rore

$421 USD

Kevin Scully

$300 USD

Kevin Hannen

$240 USD

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Today’s balance

$5,548.59 USD

Total raised

$8,137.24 USD

Total disbursed

$2,588.65 USD

Estimated annual budget

$9,917.69 USD

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News from Amplifying FSharp

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Autumn update

Hi folks,It's been a while since our last update here on Open Collective. We would like to thank our backers for your continued support! Our goal has always been to be transparent about the funds we have collected. This update is part of th...
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Published on October 15, 2024 by Florian Verdonck

Adding #help to fsi

Hello there! Some of you might remember our Unlocking F# Potential session from last November when dawe showed the first...
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Published on June 20, 2024 by Florian Verdonck

Ionide Analyzers

Diving into F#? It's like trying to learn the secret handshake of an ancient society. This language has been around for nearly two decades, and it's filled with multiple ways to skin the coding cat. Some methods are dusty relics, not exactl...
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Published on March 29, 2024 by Edgar Gonzalez

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Published on February 29, 2024 by Grace

Hi Edgar and Florian, your project looks good however, our policy mandates hosting only licensed projects. We noticed the absence of a license on your GitHub repo. Could you please specify your license and ensure it is added to GitHub? Alte...

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About


We are Amplifying FSharp, a group of individuals active in the F# software community, focusing on increasing collaboration in the open source space. Our goal is to get more people and companies involved towards contributing to the open-source projects they use. 

Why do we need money?

Amplifying FSharp has been making waves for over a year now, and you might wonder, "Why the sudden need for funding?" The truth is, this endeavor was never free. We've been self-funding this passion project, keeping our ambitions tethered to what we could reasonably afford. Our arsenal includes premium services like Zoom, maintaining a web presence with our own domain, incurring travel expenses, producing exclusive merchandise, and more.

The costs are more substantial than they appear, prompting us to seek community support. Here's a breakdown of our expenses to give you a clearer picture:

  • Zoom costs us 500 pounds.
  • The domain name (amplifyingfsharp.io) costs 80 pounds.
  • Office spaces for meetups in Bingen and Cologne cost us 400 and 200 euros, respectively.
  • Florian's journey to the F# Oslo meetup wasn't just about spreading knowledge; it also meant covering flights and accommodations.
  • The F# for Data Science conference saw the debut of some slick coffee mugs.

Sure, some expenses might seem small, but they accumulate, weighing down our ledger.

But it's not just about covering costs. We're dreaming bigger, fueled by the possibility of additional funding. Imagine custom t-shirts for our guests, supporting our key contributors, or even a grand meet-up with the F# team in Prague. With a bit of financial boost, we can continue to thrive and explore new horizons. Let's rally together and push the boundaries of what Amplifying FSharp can achieve.

Why invest in F# again?


F# is a Microsoft brainchild, but the real action happens in the trenches of the F# community. While Microsoft has a dedicated team for F#, they don't cover the entire F# landscape. Here's the reality: as soon as you start building something substantial in F#, you're stepping outside Microsoft's playground.

Let's break it down:

For mobile apps, you're probably using Fabulous.
Web apps? You're looking at Fable or WebSharper.
Backend development? Giraffe is your go-to.
Into data science? You're diving into the realm of Data science in F#.
And if you're coding in VSCode, Ionide is your best friend.
All these crucial tools are beyond what Microsoft directly supports for F#. They're part of a broader ecosystem that's essential but not backed by big tech money. Microsoft even admits they rely on the community to fill in the gaps, stating they "rely on community to provide important libraries, developer tools and workload support."

Here's where it gets tricky: jumping into open-source can be daunting. There's a massive gap between using these tools and contributing to them. That's where Amplifying F# steps in. We're here to bridge that gap. We want to show you how to give back to the projects you rely on. For these projects to thrive, they need hands-on-deck, and we're all about getting more people involved.

In short, navigating the F# world means leaning on open-source projects. If we want this ecosystem to survive and grow, we've got to pitch in. It's as simple as that.

What makes Amplifying F# unique? 


There's a lot of effort going into making F# stronger and more accessible. Sure, teaching newbies the ropes is critical, but there's more to getting them fully on board. The whole journey, from the moment they type their first line of code in an IDE to the point where they're deploying apps, matters big time.

Why? Because the vibe F# gives off during this journey can make or break its appeal. If the experience is just okay or, worse, frustrating, why would developers or companies pick F# for their next big project? They wouldn't. F# needs to stand out, not just as another option but as the best option.

So, what's our game plan? We're zeroing in on making the life of an F# developer smoother and more enjoyable. How? By pumping up the volume on contributions to the tools they use every day. It's about enhancing the nuts and bolts of the F# experience, ensuring every touchpoint is not just good but great.

 Who are we?

 
We are active members from the F# community, our current core team exists out of:

 

Thank you!

 To show our appreciation, we plan to spotlight your contributions on our website. We're kicking off our journey with Open Collective on a modest note—no fancy tiers or complicated rewards. Our hope is to earn donations by delivering real value first. We believe in proving our worth through action, hoping it inspires support from those who find what we do beneficial. 

Extra: Blue hair 

 
We've also thrown down a quirky challenge within the Amplifying F# team. If we hit specific fundraising milestones, members will dye their hair blue as a wild token of gratitude. Here's the breakdown:

  • Edgar goes blue at £5,000.
  • David takes the plunge at £10,000.
  • Florian joins the blue crew at £15,000.
  • And Jimmy caps it off at £20,000.

Despite our mixed feelings about this playful wager, we've unanimously decided to call off the hair-dyeing bet by 2025. It's a fun idea we're shelving with a sense of relief and a commitment to focus on what really matters.

 

Our team

Florian Verdonck

Admin
Let's freaking go!

David

Admin