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Summary

Fixes #9c06c3d5 (the issue about the last tuple sample being challenging for newcomers)

The F# Tour documentation included a code sample that used pattern matching/deconstruction syntax in function parameters without any prior introduction or explanation. Specifically, the sample showed:

let convertFromStructTuple (struct(a, b)) = (a, b)

This syntax (struct(a, b)) deconstructs a struct tuple in the function parameter, but readers encountering this for the first time might not understand what's happening, especially since the F# Tour is often one of the first pages people read when exploring F#.

Changes

Added a brief explanation immediately after the struct tuple code sample that:

  • Clarifies that the sample demonstrates pattern matching to deconstruct tuples in function parameters
  • Provides the specific example (struct(a, b)) that appears in the code
  • Explains what it does (extracts the individual elements)
  • References the detailed Tuples documentation for readers who want to learn more

Impact

This minimal change makes the F# Tour more accessible to beginners by providing context for advanced syntax when it's first encountered, while keeping the tour concise by referencing more detailed documentation rather than explaining everything inline.

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<issue_title>Last tuple sample challenging</issue_title>
<issue_description>
The last tuple sample uses deconstruction which has not been introduced on this page, and this page can easily be one of the first pages someone exploring from C# sees.

Suggest either referencing another article or introducing or at least mentioning deconstruction.


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  • ID: 89bef555-3de1-5d81-c02b-2ac8c049423b
  • Version Independent ID: eb13ad9e-2c95-979b-6d6e-13d29653c6ba
  • Content: Tour of F#
  • Content Source: docs/fsharp/tour.md
  • Product: dotnet-fsharp
  • GitHub Login: @cartermp
  • Microsoft Alias: phcart</issue_description>

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Fixes #25072

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@dotnet-policy-service dotnet-policy-service bot added the okr-quality Content-quality KR: Concerns article defects (bugs), freshness, or build warnings. label Oct 3, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Last tuple sample challenging Add explanation of tuple deconstruction syntax in F# Tour Oct 3, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI requested a review from BillWagner October 3, 2025 14:48
Copilot finished work on behalf of BillWagner October 3, 2025 14:48
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This is ready for final review, once I take my suggestion.

@BillWagner BillWagner marked this pull request as ready for review October 6, 2025 14:52
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Pull Request Overview

This PR addresses accessibility concerns in the F# Tour documentation by adding clarification for tuple deconstruction syntax that was previously unexplained. The change helps newcomers understand an advanced F# feature when they first encounter it.

  • Adds explanation for tuple deconstruction/pattern matching syntax in function parameters
  • References detailed Tuples documentation for further learning
  • Improves accessibility for developers new to F# without disrupting the tour's flow

@BillWagner BillWagner requested a review from IEvangelist October 6, 2025 14:52
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