[compiler-hacking] OCaml Hack Evening - 4.06 opam fixes & compiler projects - Thurs 7 December 19:00-22:30

[Gemma Gordon]

Competing Doodles have created confusion :P

Use this one, please :) https://doodle.com/poll/khqk6i49r4828apu

On 23 November 2017 at 10:18, Gemma Gordon <gg417 at cl.cam.ac.uk> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> The recent OCaml 4.06 release has made the long-awaited switch to
> immutable strings by default. However, this has resulted in a significant
> number of opam packages requiring modifications to build  - we are hosting
> an OCaml Hack Evening on *Thursday 7th December* from *19:00-22:30 at
> Pembroke College* to fix as many as possible.
>
> Please indicate your interest via the Doodle
> <https://doodle.com/poll/9aq9t6uzb4uf5mhp> by Thursday 30th November.
>
> All welcome!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gemma
>
> --
>
> *When*: Thursday 7 December 2017, 19:00 - 22:30
> *Where*: The Thomas Gray Room, Pembroke College, Cambridge CB2 1RF
> *Who*: anyone interested in improving OCaml. Knowledge of OCaml
> programming will obviously be helpful, but prior experience of working on
> OCaml internals isn't necessary
> *Refreshments*: Finger buffet in hack room
> *What*:
> ​Fixing opam packages, ​
> fixing bugs, implementing new features, learning about OCaml internals
> *Wiki*: https://github.com/ocamllabs/compiler-hacking/wiki
>
> This hack evening focuses on fixing up opam packages as well as work on
> the OCaml compiler.
>
> The OCaml 4.06 release featured safe-string as the default rather than
> optional as per previous releases. The focus of this event will be to work
> on the opam repository to fix up as many packages as possible, and also to
> publish a guide on ocamllabs.io detailing how to migrate your packages
> for wider use.
>
> The evening will also feature a short (5-10 min) presentation about recent
> MirageOS Marrakech Hack Retreat.
>
> ​As well as fixing up opam packages, you can find information on mini
> projects
> <https://github.com/ocamllabs/compiler-hacking/wiki/Things-to-work-on>
> and other compiler projects on the wiki
> <https://github.com/ocamllabs/compiler-hacking/wiki>.​
>
> --
> Gemma Gordon
>
> OCaml Labs
> SRG Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge
> 01223 763675 | 07896 234085
>



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Gemma Gordon

OCaml Labs
SRG Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge
01223 763675 | 07896 234085
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