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Subject: Re: [Caml-list] what do I need to know to understand camlp4
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X-Spam: no; 0.00; camlp:01 ocaml:01 syntax:01 ocaml:01 syntax:01 notation:01 caml-list:01 imperative:01 imperative:01 languages:03 programming:03 somewhat:05 mathematical:08 i'm:09 currying:09 

Hello,

2010/9/23 ben kuin <benkuin@gmail.com>:
> I'm a Ocaml n00b (without any degree). Therefore I have a faible for
> everything that makes Ocamls syntax more algol/imperative like [1].

If you are new to OCaml, I strongly advise you to learn it the way it
is, with its syntax (somewhat quirky[1], I admit). You are going to
learn a *lot* more than trying to fit it in your current imperative
knowledge.

Sincerely yours,
david

[1] Compared to other programming languages. I know the syntax is the
way it is for precise reasons (currying, closer to mathematical
notation, ...).