

The State of Full-Stack OCaml (with António Monteiro)
Sep 11, 2024
Antonio Monteiro, an expert in OCaml and a key contributor to projects like Melange and ReasonML, discusses the exciting integration of OCaml with JavaScript. He shares his personal journey with OCaml, the evolution of the ecosystem, and the shift from BuckleScript to Melange. Topics also include the implementation of server-side rendering with OCaml and the challenges of compiling OCaml features to JavaScript. Additionally, Monteiro explores optimizing web applications, the potential of WebAssembly, and the importance of supporting open-source development.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring OCaml and Rescript
02:15 • 18min
Evolving OCaml Ecosystem: From BuckleScript to Melange
20:33 • 11min
Exploring Server-Side Rendering with OCaml and Melange
31:26 • 2min
Optimizing Web Applications with React and OCaml
33:30 • 8min
Exploring Module Signatures and Asynchronous Runtime
41:40 • 14min
Integrating OCaml with WebAssembly and JavaScript
55:44 • 20min
The Evolution of Melange in OCaml
01:16:12 • 9min
Supporting Open Source and Future Podcasts
01:25:01 • 2min