Just a quick post to highlight the recent release of the F# compiler for Visual Studio. This release shows some real improvement upon the IDE integration featuring true F# project files and an improved language service which benefits both intellisense and background compilation.

I didn't realise how much I liked Visual Studio projects until I was deprived of their functionality. Just simply having a project file that operates like C# or VB projects is a real boon to F# newbies and experts alike.

My previous experiences with intellisense in F# were such that I would often ignore it as it was easily confused. This appears to be less of a problem now and is much more of a help than a hindrance.

So if you haven't already, download and install the F# September CTP from the MS download centre and have a look.