Combining discriminated unions and records in F#

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In F#, discriminated unions (DUs) and records can be used together to create more complex data structures. A discriminated union (DU) is a way to define a type that can have multiple variants, each with its own set of fields. On the other hand, a record is a way to define a type that has a set of named fields.

To combine discriminated unions and records, you can use the fields of the record within the discriminated union. In addition, you can also use records as the fields of discriminated unions, and discriminated unions as the fields of records to create more complex data structures.

Discriminated unions and records are both powerful ways of modeling data in F#, and you can use them together to create types that are expressive and easy to reason about.

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