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ocamlopt:tldr:fcd11

ocamlopt: Compile with debugging enabled.
$ ocamlopt -g -o ${path-to-binary} ${path-to-source_file-ml}
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This command is used to compile an OCaml source file (.ml) into a binary executable file.

  • ocamlopt is the compiler command for OCaml source code.
  • -g is an option that generates debugging information in the compiled binary file. This allows developers to use debugging tools to analyze and track issues in the code.
  • -o ${path-to-binary} specifies the output file name and path for the compiled binary executable. You need to replace ${path-to-binary} with the desired location and name for the binary file.
  • ${path-to-source_file-ml} is the location and name of the OCaml source file you want to compile. You need to replace ${path-to-source_file-ml} with the actual path and name of your source file.

By running this command, the OCaml compiler will compile the source file and generate a binary executable file with the specified name and path, including debugging information if the -g option is included.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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