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OCaml (Objective Caml) is a general-purpose programming language with static typing and an emphasis on functional programming. It is used in a wide range of application domains, from web and mobile development to scientific computing, and is gaining popularity due to its efficiency and ease of use. OCaml is based on the Caml dialect of the ML language, and is closely related to the SML language. OCaml is object-oriented and offers both high-level and low-level programming paradigms. It is strongly typed and provides type-inference, which lets OCaml programs be more concise and less prone to errors. It also provides a wide range of built-in data types and libraries, making it a great choice for rapid development. It is also highly portable and can be used on a variety of operating systems and architectures. OCaml has a wide range of features that make it an attractive choice for many developers, such as garbage collection, exception handling, and an interactive toplevel. It also provides a powerful module system for code reuse, code sharing, and encapsulation. Additionally, OCaml has a vibrant open source community, with a number of tools and libraries available for use.

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