F♯ is a functional-first programming language that runs on the .NET platform. It is designed to be concise and expressive, allowing developers to write code that is both easy to read and maintain. F♯ supports functional programming paradigms, enabling the use of first-class functions, immutability, and type inference. Developed by Microsoft, F♯ integrates seamlessly with other .NET languages like C# and VB.NET. It is particularly well-suited for tasks involving data manipulation, scientific computing, and web development. F♯ also features strong type safety, which helps catch errors at compile time, enhancing overall code reliability.