Formatting F# Code, There and Back Again

Explore the journey of Fantomas, an F# code formatter, in this NDC Oslo 2021 conference talk. Discover how code formatters have revolutionized programming languages, making them more accessible to newcomers and reducing team disputes over code style. Learn about the challenges faced in developing a formatter for F#, given the language's unique characteristics and ecosystem. Delve into the technical aspects of Fantomas, including its interaction with the F# compiler. Gain insights into the open-source development process and the speaker's experiences as a project maintainer. Understand the importance of code formatters in modern software development and how Fantomas is filling a crucial gap in the F# ecosystem.