F# Private Static Methods

Question

How do i define a private static method in a class in f#? when i try to attach a private modifier it complains.

Answer 1

Here's a short script that defines and uses a private static member:

type MyClass =
    static member private MyPrivateMember() = printfn "MyPrivateMember()"

    static member MyMember() = MyClass.MyPrivateMember()

MyClass.MyMember() // MyPrivateMember()

Answer 2

An alternative:

type MyClass () =
    static let myPrivateMethod () =
        printfn "This is inaccessible outside the class."