Learn MERCURY with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Architecture
Declarative logic programming paradigm
Strong typing with compile-time checks
Determinism analysis for predicates
Module-based organization
Optimized native code generation
Rendering Model
Mercury source code
Compiled by Mercury compiler
Predicates and functions executed deterministically
Modules organize code
FFI for integrating with external systems
Architectural Patterns
Declarative logic
Module-based organization
Static typing and mode-checking
Determinism enforcement
Optimized compilation pipeline
Real World Architectures
Knowledge-based systems
Symbolic computation pipelines
Constraint-solving engines
Formal verification tools
Academic research projects
Design Principles
Declarative logic programming
Strong typing and mode analysis
Determinism checking
Separation of logic and control
Optimized compilation for performance
Scalability Guide
Organize large logic programs into modules
Use deterministic predicates when possible
Optimize recursion for large data sets
Test modules independently
Integrate with other systems via FFI efficiently
Migration Guide
Port Prolog projects to Mercury for type safety
Update predicates to include modes and determinism
Refactor code into modules
Compile and test with Mercury compiler
Leverage FFI for external system integration